Not that this will cure everything, but we have been asking for some sort of signage, especially at Russell and Division St., ever since the bike path next to Eastwood was built in 1993. Initially we were told that there was no AASHTO-approved sign; I don't know what the excuse is now. It's especially dangerous on Russell where there are two signs that indicate that traffic is only coming from the left (one way and no left turn, I believe), and nothing that indicates that bike and ped traffic comes from both directions.
"It is dangerous to be right in matters on which the established authorities are wrong."--Voltaire (1694-1778) Direct Cost of U.S. War and Occupation of Iraq $496,885,238,875 >>> "Meiers, Steve" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 3/5/2008 1:48 PM >>> When I reviewed the crashes that happened along the bike path corridor from the Yahara to Division St one pattern stuck out. At an intersection a driver dutifully stops at a stop sign or traffic signal. They look to their left and don't see any motor vehicle traffic. A cyclist approaches from the right, sees the stopped motorist. They both proceed thinking it is safe and the cyclist ends up on the ground. This is a very, very common reason cyclists get hit. It would be so much safer for pedestrians and bicyclists if drivers looked to their right for non motorized traffic. Be sure to get the driver's attention before entering an intersection even if you have the right of way and wait for them to motion you on. Establishing eye contact is not enough. A lot of times drivers will say " I never saw the person" even if they are looking right at them. Steve Meiers Safety educator (608) 267-1102 [EMAIL PROTECTED] _______________________________________________ Bikies mailing list [email protected] http://www.danenet.org/mailman/listinfo/bikies
