Check out this VIDEO: http://link.brightcove.com/services/link/bcpid988327350/bclid1037705321/bctid1504447 505 for some of the stupidest bike lanes around the...
... The stupidest bike lanes? What's next? A video on some of the most wet water around the world? The deadest corpses? The fastest light? The most ...
No, I wouldn't say it is redundant. I can think of several streets I know of where riding a bicycle--especially during rush hour--would be nothing short of ...
... What context would those be? I know of none. The "suicidal" claim is often made about this or that road. It is never true. If the road was "suicidal" for a...
... You can say that again. Passing cars on their blind side, weaving in and out of traffic, etc. is certainly not about safety. I particularly liked your...
... And it is people who ride like that who tend to think that roads are "suicidal" to ride on. What they don't realize is, it's their own unsafe riding...
... There are many motorists that think that is the case for almost all roads and streets built in the US since ~1940. Evidence: No sidewalks. Ten-foot lanes,...
Hi all, I thine that to be effective advocates for bicyclists, we need a fresh approach to the question that Xavier Treviño raises. One of the supposed...
John Schubert
Schubley@...
May 4, 2008 2:43 pm
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... A bikelane in congested urban environments encourage bicyclists to overtake at too high a speed for conditions and to overtake out of position. The...
... John, As you are well aware I lived 15 years in Allentown PA with a daily commute across the city from one end to the other. My college years where spent...
... I can't tell for sure, but there doesn't appear to be sufficient space to paint even a four foot wide (considered the minimum width by AASHTO) bike lane...
... In Pittsburgh, the rail trails serve that purpose quite well. They are dedicated trails for cyclists and pedestrians, and have no intersections other than...
... Outstanding question, John, and I daresay I did not see an acknowledgment of it, much less an answer to it, in Ken's lengthy reply. But I think you hinted...
... What makes you think I I would say that? I would say either stay in traffic or be very, very careful. If I were to pass cars on the right at all, it would...
... Bravo! Much better. Great example to counter anyone who may claim that vehicular cycling is not possible in Mexico. And good job avoiding that nasty...
... I have answered that a number of times on this list over the years. I assumed my reply somewhat implied it. However here it is spelled out in a little...
... A motorist planing a right turn ahead _should_ stick to close to the curb. This early merge right helps signal their intention and discourage any...
I am having a problem right now with the City Manager, Police Chief and a Police Captain in Santa Cruz, CA. They will be recommending that City Council not go...
The best data of the best studies with the best statistics show that bicyclist/motorist collision incident (only ~20% of bicyclists injuries severe enough for...
Bob Shanteau expressed his frustration with dealing with people who are victims of the fear-from-the-rear, and asked for help. One specific question concerned...
One thing to remember when looking at overtaking collisions, and something that seems to be rarely emphasized, is what time of day and what visibility...
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chainguard@yahoogroup...
May 5, 2008 3:19 am
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... From: Kenneth O'Brien ... variety of ways and roadway positions, 2) occasional somewhat higher speed overtaking to the left of stopped and slowed traffic...
... I don't know of any laws that prohibit two motorists from sharing the same lane if they happen to fit. It's done commonly by motorcyclists (with each ...
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