What is meant by "the trail that goes up the spine of Lincoln"? On Fri, Sep 1, 2023 at 2:12 PM melinda bruno-smith <[email protected]> wrote:
> Yes, many roads in Lincoln are in dire need of repaving. > > Melinda > ------------------------------ > *From:* Lincoln <[email protected]> on behalf of V Saleme < > [email protected]> > *Sent:* Friday, September 1, 2023 10:30 AM > *To:* Bob Mason <[email protected]> > *Cc:* [email protected] <[email protected]>; Alida > ZweidlerMcKay <[email protected]> > *Subject:* Re: [LincolnTalk] Bike lanes > > ….. which also implies that the majority of the roads in this town will > have to be repaved first in order to accommodate- > > It’s important to note that many cyclists spend a great deal of time > navigating around broken or missing pavement, well jutting out into traffic > lanes as a result-it’s extremely dangerous. > > Vic > > On Fri, Sep 1, 2023 at 10:24 AM Bob Mason <[email protected]> wrote: > > 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. > > -- > The LincolnTalk mailing list. > To post, send mail to [email protected]. > Browse the archives at https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/private/lincoln/ > . > Change your subscription settings at > https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/lincoln. > > -- > The LincolnTalk mailing list. > To post, send mail to [email protected]. > Browse the archives at https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/private/lincoln/ > . > Change your subscription settings at > https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/lincoln. > > -- Anne Taubes Warner [email protected]
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