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Wed, 12-30-09 - 5:24pm by madman44
Installing Bike-Friendly Streets
But the people who make transportation policy do sort of have a problem that needs a solution: how to install bike lanes in all streets? Some streets are just too small. They don't have street parking, and have small sidewalks, and there's not much to actually eliminate in order to make room for bikers. So what should be done? Should these streets just not have bike lanes, yet still be navigated by bikes and cars in harmony? Should they be turned into bike-only streets? I'm interested, so, uh, talk.
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Fri, 04-09-10 - 04:36 pm by Anonymous
People should learn how to share the road!
Cities should definitely be more biker-friendly. With all the attention lately on going pro-green and protecting/saving the environment, you would think city/local governments would want more people to ride their bikes. If more people rode their bikes, it would lessen car congestion on the road, and decrease pollution and our country's dependency on foreign oil. People may worry that bikers would get in the way of drivers, but people would just need to learn how to share the road!
Wed, 01-06-10 - 02:48 pm by j_ernst
Bike Lanes on Main Streets
I'm not too concerned about bike lines not being on small side streets; bike lanes really aren't drawn out on side streets at all. I definiately agree with lex- the 2 CAN live in harmony.
I think the problem is more so that not all busy streets have bike lanes. If you have to get somewhere and you have to bike, you don't have much of a choice but to navigate these streets regardless. And too often cars don't think you should be there and cut you off.
Also- the whole congestion with the bikes and busses sharing the same lane is awful. i was once hit by a bus door because people were getting off while we were both stopped at a light and the bus driver didn't see me. and once there were 3 consecuative Belmont busses and I got stuck riding next to them... never a good situation.
Thu, 12-31-09 - 11:14 am by LexSays
there should be more bike lanes
I live on a small street. If asked, i would oppose creating a bike lane on my street. Why? because its too small. Creating a bike lane would be an inconvenience and having a bike only street would be a disaster.
For the most part, there isn't much traffic so bike riders are very common and usually ride in the middle of the street. We live in harmony.
My suggestion would be to add some sort of "bike" signs. similar concept as signs set up near schools. I'm not sure if those exist... at least i haven't seen one.
Bike users should also have to follow basic road rules:
- follow general traffic rules (stop signs, lights, etc)
- stay in your lane
- don't double up (cars don't drive side by side so drivers can talk right?)
-if you aren't a good biker, then stay out of the main streets!
Basically, educating both bikers and drivers to respect road rules. There is no need to overhaul the existing infrastructure. Why add more debt to cities that are already struggling with their budget? Just my two cents...
Wed, 12-30-09 - 06:22 pm by reportergary
Bike friendly streets
While I acknowledge I don't have the answers to your questions I'd like to say I favor bike lanes wherever possible.
Bicycling should be encouraged in urban, suburban and rural environs. It's healthy, cost effective and pollution-free.
Boulder, Colorado is the most bike-friendly city I've visited in the United States. Perhaps some folks from there can offer suggestions on how to make Chicago - or any other community - bicycle centric.
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