December 29, 20204 yr Earlier this month a meth-smoking truck driver in Nevada killed 5 bicyclists and injured 3 more:
May 4, 20214 yr Nice YouTube Channel: "Not Just Bikes". The guy who runs it is a Canadian living in The Netherlands. He and his wife sought to find a place with well-designed cities to live in, and in their view, while no place is perfect, The Netherlands is the best at designing cities. More recently he has been putting up videos about the urban design principles espoused by the organization "Strong Towns" (www.strongtowns.org) in the US. Anyway, Lots of good videos here: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=not+just+bikes Edited May 5, 20214 yr by gildone
May 5, 20214 yr 18 hours ago, gildone said: Nice YouTube Channel: "Not Just Bikes". The guy who runs it is and American living in The Netherlands. He and his wife sought to find a place with well-designed cities to live in, and in their view, while no place is perfect, The Netherlands is the best at designing cities. More recently he has been putting up videos about the urban design principles espoused by the organization "Strong Towns" (www.strongtowns.org) in the US. Anyway, Lots of good videos here: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=not+just+bikes IIRC, he's from Toronto
May 5, 20214 yr 3 hours ago, Dev said: IIRC, he's from Toronto I was trying to remember where I posted that incorrect info. Thanks for the catch. I edited my original post.
May 5, 20214 yr 42 minutes ago, gildone said: I was trying to remember where I posted that incorrect info. Thanks for the catch. I edited my original post. It's all the same. Canada copied our disastrous transportation policies very, very closely.
August 29, 20213 yr Ohio now has the most U.S. Bicycle Route miles in America (maps) https://www.cleveland.com/metro/2021/08/ohio-now-has-the-most-us-bicycle-route-mileage-in-america-maps.html This is pretty cool, but I'm more interested in how Ohio is doing with local, commuter bicycle trail/lane miles.
August 30, 20213 yr 20 hours ago, Luke_S said: Ohio now has the most U.S. Bicycle Route miles in America (maps) https://www.cleveland.com/metro/2021/08/ohio-now-has-the-most-us-bicycle-route-mileage-in-america-maps.html This is pretty cool, but I'm more interested in how Ohio is doing with local, commuter bicycle trail/lane miles. A lot of these routes are on-street as well. Ohio has a poor record of making on-street cycle infrastructure that is suitable for all ages and abilities. Gotta start somewhere though.
August 30, 20213 yr 6 hours ago, Dev said: A lot of these routes are on-street as well. Ohio has a poor record of making on-street cycle infrastructure that is suitable for all ages and abilities. Gotta start somewhere though. Agree, this is really just designating a route, not really built infrastructure...
January 4, 20223 yr On 9/26/2019 at 1:06 PM, Guest jmecklenborg said: I rode a "comfort bike" last week for the first time in a long time. At first, yep, they're "comfortable". You sit upright and the seat is cushy. But the position on the bike is very inefficient and you get tired pretty quickly, even if you are an otherwise strong cyclist on other types of bikes. I'm not a hardcore rider, but I've done 20- and 30-mile rides. I modified my classic hybrid bike years ago to be a lot more upright. I didn't notice very much difference at all in how tired I get on long rides. Putting my upper body weight on my hands, which pushed down into the handlebars, I've always found to be very uncomfortable after a few miles and more tiring than sitting upright. I've tried several different types of "cushioned" grips, and nothing makes it any different. Yes, the wind blows you around a bit more, but I can still duck when going downhill, etc. I want to do some long-distance, multi-day cycling trips in the future on recreational trails. I already know that there is no way I could stand being bent over all day long. I can see the use of a bike with a typical American sporty, bent-over design for hardcore riders who do it for sport. I don't see it as a necessity for everyday use getting around town or recreational trips (even long distance ones). Long story short, it's really just a lot of personal preference. Edited January 4, 20223 yr by gildone
April 12, 20223 yr Excellent video on why bikes treating stop signs as yield reduces crashes and improves safety. When is the last time I-71 turned a profit?
April 14, 20223 yr When people complain about cyclists not following driving laws (e.g. not stopping at stop signs), it’s very important to keep in mind that driving laws are designed for the dangers created by cars. Bicycling isn’t even remotely as dangerous for other people as driving a car. (Although it is quite dangerous for the cyclist themself.) Here’s a great thread with some comparisons to keep in mind the next time you hear this type of complaint. (More examples in the thread ) Thread continues w escalators, car hoods while inspecting engine, toilets, your dog, cows, lightening, and more When is the last time I-71 turned a profit?
April 24, 20223 yr Wow "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
May 2, 20223 yr "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
May 11, 20223 yr Outstanding "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
May 13, 20223 yr Here's a 'duh' study from OSU, but at the same time...the more studies like this the better. Here's to hoping traffic engineers are actually listening: The deadly impact of urban streets that look like highways More crashes on roads where drivers think they can drive fast https://news.osu.edu/the-deadly-impact-of-urban-streets-that-look-like-highways
May 17, 20223 yr Tips for your first National Bike to Work Day (this Friday!) https://bike.com/blogs/news/tips-for-national-bike-to-work-day
May 20, 20223 yr On 5/17/2022 at 10:09 AM, GISguy said: Tips for your first National Bike to Work Day (this Friday!) https://bike.com/blogs/news/tips-for-national-bike-to-work-day I will definitely be riding my bike from my garage to my home office. Work from home is great. When is the last time I-71 turned a profit?
October 20, 20222 yr Please look over your shoulder before opening your car door. And bike in the middle of the lane. When is the last time I-71 turned a profit?
November 2, 20222 yr Posting this to cover my bases, but my beloved touring bike was stolen this weekend (10/30/22) from a parking garage across from Progressive Field. If anyone sees this bike, please email me at [email protected], or text 330-715-1579
November 2, 20222 yr Bicyclist attacked by dogs in Vinton County, loses leg: https://sciotovalleyguardian.com/2022/10/31/woman-mauled-by-dogs-in-vinton-co/
April 18, 20232 yr wow! ‘World’s longest’ purpose-built cycling tunnel opens in Norway By Maureen O'Hare, CNN Updated 6:44 AM EDT, Tue April 18, 2023 … A three-kilometer-long (1.8-mile) cycling and pedestrian tunnel has been blasted through the base of Løvstakken mountain and its makers say it’s the longest purpose-built tunnel of its kind. Fyllingsdalstunnelen, as it’s known, opened on April 15 with a family day of sporting activities, following four years of construction that began in February 2019. The state-funded mega-project cost close to $29 million, or 300 million Norwegian kroner. “We Norwegians are usually modest people,” Camilla Einarsen Heggernes, a spokesperson for rail company Bybanen Utbygging, tells CNN, “But in this instance we would say that the tunnel is 100% state of the art.” more: https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/worlds-longest-cycling-tunnel/index.html
June 2, 20232 yr This is a very unlikely situation - bicyclist uses the opposite bike lane to avoid road construction and gets cited in a collision with a car: https://www.citybeat.com/news/police-cite-cyclist-hit-by-car-while-riding-in-opposite-bike-lane-to-avoid-construction-15369536?fbclid=IwAR0SRXd5XYQnVLPqlJUR9h73sZVPsKqz5qsClk8qA7OvpYmLS-FNSOIb-uA
June 20, 20231 yr Making room for bikes saves cities money and boosts local economies: https://momentummag.com/making-room-for-bicycles-can-save-cities-money-and-boost-local-economies/
June 27, 20231 yr Pretty strong messaging "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
June 29, 20231 yr Car Brain is real and terrifying. "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
August 6, 20231 yr One of my friends has 5 kids and he recently bought this 7-bike rack for his van. I had no idea such a contraption existed. Quite a dominance display:
August 26, 20231 yr "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
September 5, 20231 yr On 8/26/2023 at 12:42 PM, KJP said: A few weeks late to chime in, but thanks for this. People in cars can't fathom why cyclists (responsibly) jump lights and do things like they do - it's all in the name of safety. "If you want to be in traffic, behave like traffic" is easy to say when you're in a few thousand points of metal that goes 0-30 in a second or two.
September 17, 20231 yr Teenagers purposefully hit biker in the bike lane, post video to social media, bicyclist dies: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12526679/Las-Vegas-hit-run-death-cyclist-Andreas-Probst.html
September 17, 20231 yr ^ I compelled myself to watch that and all I can think to say is that some people are just evil.
September 20, 20231 yr On 9/17/2023 at 6:27 PM, surfohio said: ^ I compelled myself to watch that and all I can think to say is that some people are just evil. It's an unusually bad story. These people purposefully hit a biker to create a sensational video and attract likes and new followers...and thought that they somehow weren't going to get caught.
September 20, 20231 yr If you want to get away with murder in the US, the best way is to use your car as the weapon and chose a victim on a bicycle. Even in cases of DUI, excessive speed, repeat offenses, these murderers almost always get off with a slap on the wrist. https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2018/may/31/why-so-hard-charge-motorists-cycling-deaths
September 22, 20231 yr On 9/20/2023 at 8:52 AM, Balkmusic said: If you want to get away with murder in the US, the best way is to use your car as the weapon and chose a victim on a bicycle. Even in cases of DUI, excessive speed, repeat offenses, these murderers almost always get off with a slap on the wrist. https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2018/may/31/why-so-hard-charge-motorists-cycling-deaths Loved this because I hate how true it is. Absolutely hate it.
October 25, 20231 yr On 9/17/2023 at 6:27 PM, surfohio said: ^ I compelled myself to watch that and all I can think to say is that some people are just evil. At their recent court date, the suspects laughed and taunted the victim's family: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIUDOp4CaSI
October 25, 20231 yr 1 hour ago, Lazarus said: At their recent court date, the suspects laughed and taunted the victim's family: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIUDOp4CaSI These are psychopaths.
October 25, 20231 yr 1 hour ago, surfohio said: These are psychopaths. Hopefully the family can find some contacts "on the inside" to dole out some prison shower justice.
October 25, 20231 yr 1 hour ago, Dev said: They are 16 and 18. Their brains are still mush. Granted. However normal healthy 16 and 18 year olds don’t indiscriminately kill and then show zero remorse.
October 26, 20231 yr 14 hours ago, surfohio said: Granted. However normal healthy 16 and 18 year olds don’t indiscriminately kill and then show zero remorse. Which likely means they were deprived of a healthy childhood
December 11, 20231 yr nyc dot celebrates completion of major manhattan third avenue 'complete streets' improvements -- ABOUT DOT Press Releases IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 7, 2023 Contact: (212) 839-4850, [email protected] NYC DOT Celebrates Completion of Major Safety Project on Manhattan's Third Avenue Transformative project redesigned dangerous intersections, reduces speeding, and added 1.9 miles of bike and bus lanes in corridor that has seen a high number of severe injuries and fatalities New design features wider bike lanes to better accommodate record-breaking bike ridership and creates a more welcoming, comfortable cycling experience. New York – New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez today celebrated the completion of a major street safety project on Third Avenue in Midtown and the Upper East Side. The completed project spans nearly 40 blocks from East 59th to East 96th streets, a stretch of Third Avenue that has seen 37 severe injuries and seven traffic fatalities between 2016 and 2022. The project includes a redesign of every intersection, traffic calming measures to reduce speeding, a new offset bus lane, and a parking-protected bicycle lane. The "Complete Street" project, which better accommodates all road users, will also deliver faster, more reliable bus service for 50,000 daily riders along the corridor. With the completion of the Third Avenue redesign, NYC DOT expects to deliver a record high number of protected bike lanes this year. more: https://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/html/pr2023/completion-safety-project-third-ave.shtml As part of the "Complete Street" redesign of Third Avenue in Midtown and the Upper East Side, NYC DOT has added 11-foot bike lanes along two uphill segments of Third Avenue to create passing lanes where faster e-mobility users can safely pass pedal cyclists.
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