As you exit the East end of the Blackhawk Path, you will see a sign that says
"No commuter bikes on sidewalk".
I think I understand the meaning: in general, bicyclists should ride
in the designated, on-street bike lanes along Locust Drive, and not on
the sidewalk.
But the 'commuter' thing is to allow arbitrary exceptions
I agree with the sentiment - its generally safer for everyone (bikes
and peds) if bikes stick to actual traffic lanes and not sidewalks.
But I also know that you can't convince everyone, especially some
parents. Think of the children!
But how can they put up a 'regulation' sign (red letters on white, as
I recall)?
I'm not as up on my traffic code as say Chuck or Arthur, but I suspect
there is no official designation of 'commuter' bike. Can VoSH make up
their own regulations this way?
Additionally, this seems like a poor word choice. My guess is that
most regular commuters are not as reckless as a spandex commando or a
caravan of eight-year-olds.
Again, I support the concept - I just read a letter in the paper about
a pedestrian who was injured by a careless bicyclist on a sidewalk
downtown.
But I think what they really want to say is, stay off the sidewalk unless you
slow down and yield to pedestrians.
-darin
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