tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-198843833237575122.post713326198375028346..comments2023-12-27T22:31:19.008-07:00Comments on The Bike Nazi: ACHD - Roadways to BikewaysBikeboyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17379272663647894409noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-198843833237575122.post-51381684448811900682007-04-26T19:15:00.000-06:002007-04-26T19:15:00.000-06:00I am one of the ones who feels the way you describ...I am one of the ones who feels the way you describe about bike lanes -- they make car drivers think that's where the bikes belong. Some of the biggest problems I've had with drivers were in areas where there was a bike lane, but it was in bad shape or had debris on it, or I took the lane near an intersection. Drivers think I'm not where I "should" be and give me lots of crap.<BR/><BR/>On the other hand, some other streets have signs that say "Bicycle Route," and those never seem to cause me any trouble, whether or not I'm following the "route."Apertomehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00148516503920019073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-198843833237575122.post-53125036813480180302007-04-26T10:12:00.000-06:002007-04-26T10:12:00.000-06:00Danielo, We talk in my office about employer incen...Danielo, We talk in my office about employer incentives for using the bus or bikes. One would be purchasing buss passes for employees who use it at least 3 times per week. Course the owner said why not just charge $100/month for parking. That would be a great incentive.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-198843833237575122.post-81022028121199169692007-04-26T09:53:00.000-06:002007-04-26T09:53:00.000-06:00And I can't believe I forgot to mention (and inclu...And I can't believe I forgot to mention (and include in the survey, though an email will shortly correct my oversight) one of my biggest pet peeves about supporting cycling:<BR/><BR/><STRONG>EMPLOYER INCENTIVES</STRONG><BR/><BR/>I'd like to see employers encouraged (and <EM>strongly</EM> so) to support alternate transportation among their employees. Most daily transportation is work-related, and I think it's high time employers started paying attention to that. Where I work, 1/4 of the entire property is dedicated to employee parking. I am <EM>allowed</EM> to park my bike inside, but it's a begrudging allowance, and my bike is regularly moved around when it's "in the way." They just spent nearly a grand to have the parking lot resurfaced -- how about buying me a $20 bike lock?<BR/><BR/>In truth, I don't need a bike lock, and I don't expect my employer to buy me one. However, it'd be nice if there was a perceivable level of understanding and appreciation for the contribution I make to my workplace, and to my community, by NOT driving.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-198843833237575122.post-10025154541808287362007-04-26T09:43:00.000-06:002007-04-26T09:43:00.000-06:00This is a tricky and frustrating topic. On the one...This is a tricky and frustrating topic. On the one hand, of course I would like more public money spent on cycling. On the other hand, I am skeptical about how it will be spent by a bunch of car-addicted politicos. I'm with <STRONG>clancy</STRONG> and <STRONG>db</STRONG> -- general public education is invaluable.<BR/><BR/>Like most cyclistas, I have learned to fend for myself. Yes, I'd like to see more effort put into planning for cycling facilities, but I also know that when push comes to shove (or when wheel comes to bumper), it'll always be up to me to defend my own safety. Having more courteous drivers would go a long way to reducing my stress.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-198843833237575122.post-63497617132448644332007-04-26T09:04:00.000-06:002007-04-26T09:04:00.000-06:00I think awareness/education of the general public ...<I>I think awareness/education of the general public would go much further than feeling safe in a bike lane.</I><BR/><BR/>That was the main point I tried to make in the last part of the survey -- the "essay section" if you will. Educating drivers that <B>we are vehicles</B>, not toys that should be restricted to the sidewalk, is more critical than a white stripe on the shoulder of the road.dbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09527673886975332497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-198843833237575122.post-35342307589790402192007-04-25T12:42:00.000-06:002007-04-25T12:42:00.000-06:00I took the survey. One part didn't work very well...I took the survey. One part didn't work very well.<BR/><BR/>Riding to work today I was mildly cut off by a car turning left across the bike lane. Not a near death experience but rude. Another lady in a car rolled down her window and said my exact same sentiments about the other car. She then proceeded to tell me about the survey and article. <BR/><BR/>I think awareness/education of the general public would go much further than feeling safe in a bike lane.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-198843833237575122.post-84718298042367531232007-04-25T12:28:00.000-06:002007-04-25T12:28:00.000-06:00Thanks for linking to the survey. I hope some good...Thanks for linking to the survey. I hope some good will come of it, although I share your thoughts on doing yet another survey when we could be acting on the last one.dbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09527673886975332497noreply@blogger.com