I work on the south side of University Avenue between Lake & Park Streets and have a relatively clear view of the street. Perhaps twice a month, sometimes more, sometimes less, I witness cars traveling *eastbound* *inside * the median-separated bike lane between Park & Lake.
Less frequently, I have seen cars idling in the same bike lane, only facing west, in front of the Lucky Building. I've twice confronted the drivers of idling, west-facing cars, each with out of state plates, and both of them seemed genuinely shocked that they were in a bike lane and promptly relocated. One woman, from NY, said she thought it was a median-lane for buses, taxis, and the like. As far as I know, there have been no collisions caused by either type of situation, but I wonder if it's only a matter of time before this happens. I'm not sure what the best solution is -- improved signs, strategically placed pylons, or something else. As an aside, it is also not entirely uncommon to see eastbound traffic in the auto lanes on University between Park and Lake. Again, no collisions that I am aware of. Not sure who best to refer this to, and thought I'd start with the List. -Martin
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