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Pedal Hub: Be a smart tripper

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Worn bike lane markers
A bicyclist rides over a well-worn bike marker on Hennepin Avenue in downtown Minneapolis.
Madeleine Baran | MPR News 2010

It's time to get out of the habit of putting the key in the ignition whenever you need to go somewhere.

Let our special guest Jessica Treat, executive director of St. Paul Smart Trips, be your coach!

Jessica has some great advice on adopting other transportation options, most notably biking, when your default is a motorized vehicle.

AND, since Jessica's also an expert on commuting, we couldn't let her go without some wisdom on biking to work.