Thank You

I would like to extend a very big thank you to the fine folks of the Twin Cities area during our 3 day stay.

The Rice Family (Dean, Carol, David, Olivia, and Jordan)- Our biking group thoroughly enjoyed your hospitality and kindness during the stay. All the vehicle trips, great food, and amazing sleep (especially on the couch in the basement) will not soon be forgotten. These acts of generosity will help to power us across to the Pacific regardless of the many obstacles in our way.

MNDOT- Special thanks to both Fay Cleaveland and Lisa Austin for giving their time to have an excellent discussion within the shadows of the Minnesota Capital Building. You two were very informative and engaging. It's no wonder Minnesota's biking is ranked so highly with people like you working in the Bicycling and Pedestrian Section!

Melissa Laska- Although we didn't get to meet in person, I really enjoyed our extended phone conversation. It was really interesting to see how dynamic corner store research is depending on the geographic area it is being conducted. I really appreciated your insight into the future of the field as well. I look forward to reading some of the publications when I get a chance!

I can't tell everyone enough how much your time and generosity has meant to me. It's people like you that make this internship not only feasible, but something really unique and special as well.