On Fri, Sep 1, 2023 at 9:44 AM Bob Mason <[email protected]> wrote:
> I’ve wondered and suggested to some that we consider enhancing the trail > that goes up the spine of Lincoln so it can be used more by cyclists. > > It’s currently designated as a bike trail, but is really only suited for > mountain biking. Such an infrastructure investment would allow greater > connectivity, including to the schools with riders and walkers not even > being close to a road. > > Bob > Bob, I feel, as a cyclist, that this only avoids the growth that we need to take as a society - where we all *really* share the roads. We've been car-centric for so long, the mentality that only cars/trucks *really* belong on the road is hard to shake. But, we'll get there with more awareness. > > On Fri, Sep 1, 2023 at 2:13 AM Alida ZweidlerMcKay via Lincoln < > [email protected]> wrote: > >> Amen to this: >> >> as a conscientious driver, I hate a day when all the cyclists are out - I >> pray my way through Lincoln and Concord. I wish they had dedicated bike >> lanes. >> >> >> I want bikes to be out on beautiful days in our gorgeous town. But I’m >> terrified to pass them and end up following forever until I feel like I can >> get around them safely. I’m sure I annoy both the cyclist and the cars >> behind me. >> >> Bike lanes seem unlikely, given the land they require, but I sure wish we >> had them! >> >> Alida Zweidler-McKay >> 25 Birchwood >> -- > > Alida, I have to admit as a cyclist I get annoyed by cars that won't pass, though I know they're just trying to be careful. I also get very concerned when cars cross into the oncoming lane to pass - I've seen a number of close-calls when that happens. I suggest keeping in mind the 4' law/rule - if you're leaving 4' and driving within the speed limit, the cyclist should be/feel safe.
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