Bob, I agree with the sentiment that we need to change the cultural relationship between drivers, cyclists and pedestrians, but having dedicated infrastructure for cyclists/pedestrians is also a very important components of creating safe and accessible multi-modal transportation links. Hence dedicated bike lanes with physical barriers, rail trails, etc.
bob On Fri, Sep 1, 2023 at 9:57 AM Bob Kupperstein <[email protected]> wrote: > > > 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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