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...
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03-17-2006, 09:21 AM #1
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There is a fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness".
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03-17-2006, 11:59 AM #2
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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!
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03-18-2006, 08:36 AM #3
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I'm living in the wrong city!!!!!!
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03-18-2006, 10:28 AM #4
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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
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Luckily the CTC is starting a campaign against this (http://www.ctc.org.uk/) which I am about to sign up to
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03-18-2006, 10:32 AM #5
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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...)
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