Torrey brings up a point about the crosswalks....I agree...AND I think all
crosswalks should show the walk sign during the normal cycle..its so odd that
so many of our pedestrian path crossings require the button to be pushed...so
what if you hit the intersection during the cycle while you're moving 10mph
plus? Its not rare at all to have drivers yell at me or others saying it say's
"Don't walk"....simply put, having the "walk" sign every cycle is important to
tell autos and others that pedestrians are, or can be, in the intersection so
look for them....I know "Pedestrians have the right of way when in
crosswalks...even with a don't walk sign"...legally...BUT...the perception is
that isnt the case for many. Madison is the only city I've seen that doesn't
have the auto "walk" cycles..especially at major pedestrian and bikeway
intersections...that is a flaw, in my humble opinion. Let's "Brand" Madison
roadways with the signage that exists to show
that Pedestrians do have the right of way as well.
Safe Travels!
________________________________
From: Torrey <[email protected]>
To: Amanda White <[email protected]>; """" <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, October 18, 2011 7:59 PM
Subject: Re: [Bikies] Machinery Row Intersection Feedback
Hi,
Improve the entrance to Machinery Row. The driveway seems to be a dangerous
crossing for bikes.
Eliminate the push button cross walks. Just make them automatic. It is a bother
to push the buttons while on a bike.
Thanks.
Torrey
> -------Original Message-------
> From: Amanda White <[email protected]>
> To: [email protected]
> Subject: [Bikies] Machinery Row Intersection Feedback
> Sent: 18 Oct '11 12:49
>
> Hello,
>
> The Bike Fed is assisting the City in getting feedback on biking through
> the Machinery Row intersection (Blair/John Nolen/Willy/E.Main). Who
> hasn't been frustrated with this intersection?! While the intersection
> is scheduled to be reconstructed in 2017, the City is interested in making
> smaller improvements to make bicycling safer and more convenient in this
> intersection in 2012 - 2013.
>
> Please reply with the following information:
>
> 1. What problems have you experienced at this intersection?
> 2. Do you have ideas for specific improvements?
>
> I am currently compiling the information and will submit final feedback to
> the city early next week. Please respond with your comments no later than
> this FRIDAY.
>
> Thank you,
> Amanda
> ________________________
> Amanda White
> Associate Director
> Bicycle Federation of Wisconsin
> (608) 251-4456
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