I came across an interesting video at: http://www.streetsblog.org/2007/11/12/in-amsterdam-cyclists-always-get-the-green-light/
On some streets in Denmark and the Netherlands, the traffic lights are timed at an easy pace for bikers (about 18 km/h, apparently), and little green lights along the curb indicate the speed that will allow bikers to travel without stopping. We probably won't see "green wave" lights in Madison, but I think it might be worthwhile to time the signals on some streets for bikes' convenience. For example-- how are the signals timed on State Street and the Capitol Square? When I ride on those streets, I usually hit a red light at every corner. Through traffic is prohibited or discouraged on those streets; why not set the signals to favor bikes? That would be the platinum thing to do, I think. _______________________________________________ Bikies mailing list [email protected] http://www.danenet.org/mailman/listinfo/bikies
