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nuthatch
03-17-2006, 03:37 AM
Just when you think the European riders must have it easier for commuting...

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/in_pictures/4794198.stm
Nanci
03-17-2006, 04:05 AM
You see one of those here- where one minute you have a nice bike lane, the next minute, nothing!

Nanci
sydney_b
03-17-2006, 08:23 AM
i don't know whether to laugh or get mad. Seeing stuff like that makes me want to kick some idiot(s) in the shins. You'd think there would be enough activism to prevent absurdities like that, but maybe not.

/s
bikerchick68
03-17-2006, 09:21 AM
Ugh! those are just horrible...

most of our bike lanes are decent... there are a few tricky ones, and many that curbs with parked cars... I'm always watching for car doors...
CorsairMac
03-17-2006, 11:59 AM
I have to say - proudly - that Albuquerque is starting to post "no parking in the bike lane" signs on all the streets with bike lanes. They've even designed some of the streets so there is a parking lane, a bike lane, and the driving lanes. At least for now, our Mayor is a bike commuter which is a Huge help to the bike community!
MomOnBike
03-17-2006, 03:41 PM
i don't know whether to laugh or get mad. Seeing stuff like that makes me want to kick some idiot(s) in the shins.



I think you're aiming a bit low... :rolleyes:

Do some people just not THINK?

(wanders off grumbling)
bikerchick68
03-17-2006, 03:44 PM
Corsair... man, how cool is that? Our mayor is the ex-chief of police... which is apparently what WE need right now... just a wee bit of corruption here in San Diego right now...:rolleyes: Maybe someday we'll have a mayor who rides... :)
Susan126
03-18-2006, 08:36 AM
I have to say - proudly - that Albuquerque is starting to post "no parking in the bike lane" signs on all the streets with bike lanes. They've even designed some of the streets so there is a parking lane, a bike lane, and the driving lanes. At least for now, our Mayor is a bike commuter which is a Huge help to the bike community!

I'm living in the wrong city!!!!!!
tattiefritter
03-18-2006, 10:28 AM
I saw this the other day, some cycling lanes are a bit silly round the UK as I think the local councils are supposed to create a certain number of miles of cycle lane when planning roads (don't necessarily have to be useable though).


The reason these daft lanes are in the news is that there is a potential amendment to the UK Highway Code which states that cyclists MUST use cycle lanes if they are provided. At the moment we have the legal right along with pedestrians (unlike car drivers who have to be licensed) to use the road and to make the choice whether to ride in cycle lanes. I am quite happy to use cycle lanes on some parts of my commute as they do make a difference, however these ones are on the road the fashion now seems to be "mixed use" paths which are no use to anyone (goes off on a rant :mad: )

Luckily the CTC is starting a campaign against this (http://www.ctc.org.uk/) which I am about to sign up to
tattiefritter
03-18-2006, 10:32 AM
Well just signed up to the campaign, basically they have a standardised e-mail which has just been sent to my MP, wonder if I'll get a response?


The CTC are quitesuccessful in campaigning for cyclists rights in the UK and I would urge anyone else in the UK to join the campaign.


Sorry I'll get off my soapbox now (steps down and slinks quietly away...)