OK, Bikies.... Here is a question from the Milwaukee Bikes To Work listserv. You can respond directly to Maurice (who has done some work for the BFW office in Milwaukee), or you can send the response to me if you want the whole group to read it (since you need to be on the list to post.)
-- Robbie > > X-Sender: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Date: Thu, 29 Aug 2002 16:24:07 +0000 > Subject: [milbtw] RED > > Are there any bike commuters out there that run red lights? If so, could > you please explain why you do? I realize there are those lights that won't > change without an auto tripping the sensor--I am not referring to those > signals. > > ..For some reason in recent weeks I've been specifically more aware of bike > commuters running red signals & stop signs. In fact, I have seen some > cyclists who come to a complete stop while waiting for crossing traffic then > run the light. Why not wait the extra 15 seconds? What's the purpose in not > waiting? Is there that much of a time savings? Most commuters I chat with > out on the road aren't travelling half the distance I am (15 mile total work > commute) ...How much time could they be saving? ..And even they are saving > time, is it worth giving motorists a reason NOT to share the road? > > There are learning moment opportunities while waiting at intersections for > ALL MODES. It's my strong impression that when one person at an intersection > decides they are not going to POSITIVELY contribute to that moment I think > something is lost. > > ....Are there any bike commuters out there that can speak to my concerns? > Enlighten me. > > Cycle Safe, > Maurice _______________________________________________ Bikies mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.danenet.org/mailman/listinfo/bikies
