... When I write a response for publication I always send it straight to the editor here and they always get published. When I write to the reporter, it's...
bob.bayn@...
Jun 1, 2005 2:57 pm
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And it is this point that most grates on me. The remarks by SC bicyclist leaders approving of PnP all the while ignorant even of others' principled criticism ...
Several communities in SC have announced plans to pursue BFC status through LAB. The leader, inspiring the other cities who don't want to be shown up, is...
... Yes, this is what should be done. ... OK. The correct description is that motorists strike bicyclists with their vehicles. My original point was to show...
I will direct you to John Forester's Effective Cycling and to his Bicycle Transportation for a clear exposition of 'my' position. John Forester is the son of...
... You may be interested in an article I wrote for the media: http://www.geocities.com/fredoswald/media-info.html Perhaps you can modify it to fit your local...
... Do you know what it costs just to apply (not counting any measures taken)? This would include the staff time to find info and fill out the application and...
I was just wondering if there is any new vehicular cycling material being developed, especially in the areas of books or training films. Will Effective Cycling...
... the ... they are ... I don't know, but I think the costs being covered by the grant are the paid consultants and planners plus the publicity and management...
Michael, I absolutely agree with you on your comments about Robert Hurst's book. I too cheered some sections, like the one on taking responsibility for...
... Now that is a hoot. I wonder what his version of cooperation and facilitiation is and how I don't currently exhibit it. ... That is an even bigger hoot. I...
... <snip> I took the liberty of posting the series of interesting posts on this topic in the (very long) Bike Lane thread under the Advocacy & Safety top at...
... First, I'm not a bicycle advocate. And frankly, in my many years of advocacy it is quite apparent to me that the stooping is being done by PnPers. I've...
... Hi, Serge, I like the Wikipedia entry and don't have any concrete suggestions for you this time around, but just a thought I have. To me, what is important...
... Wayne Pein asked: What of those pedalers who feel a sense of superiority/entitlement by bike lanes? They feel a sense of inferiority/trespassing whenever...
... I forgot to mention that the grant is also going toward a program that is giving away 21 new bikes to people who are interested in starting cycling. Here...
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chainguard@yahoogroup...
Jun 5, 2005 9:16 am
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Some days ago, an organization of attorneys devoted to representing government posted an argument against this bill. The argument was misinformed, as is often...
... [snip] ... which ... that ... "Sign up for the bike", section 4.4.4.1 and 4.4.4.2, define it as a width between 2.6m and 3.85m. For the 2.6m figure, it...
Having read the Boub case again, I think that it might even be difficult to prosecute a 12 year-old child, or any person without a driving license, from...
... Good article. I have only minor wordsmith suggestions. ... A nitpick or two. In many US states (and in the UVC) bicycles are defined to be vehicles. I...
This isn.t true to my knowledge ... As far as I remember under the Vienna conventions of the United Nations on Traffic a bicycle is held to be a vehicle. I...
This is also incorrect "At the same time, because bicycles are not vehicles, cyclists are also allowed certain privileges that vehicle drivers are not, like...
Hello galwaycyclist@..., In reference to your comment: Certainly in the UK and Ireland it is an offence to cycle on the footway unless a specific...
CRKJLAW@...
Jun 8, 2005 3:36 pm
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In Canada, cyclists are prohibited from riding on sidewalks and in crosswalks unless permitted by local ordinance in some circumstances. There is some...
... A local cycling enthusiast who owns an outdoor equipment store, and signed on to our local anti-bikelane letter to city councils, loaned me a copy of...
bob.bayn@...
Jun 8, 2005 10:39 pm
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... Wow. That probably covers about 95% of roads! I don't put much stock in what the Dutch say. They are the biggest sissys going when it comes to cycling with...
