I used the bridge last week in the morning and encountered 3 other cyclists
using the Northbound lane to go South. Normally when I encounter a person
on a bike riding toward me, I inform them in no uncertain terms where they
belong. But in this case, since there were 2 of them together and the
bridge was newly opened, I thought there might be some stupid rule allowing
2 directions in one lane. But such was not the case.
I can't figure out why people are doing this, as there are wide lanes on
both sides for cyclists. Funny you witnessed the same thing Eric. It's
beyond my comprehension. I don't think the white line is the reason for
this but I agree with Eric that perhaps confusion for motorists might be
avoided by removing the white line. Or, what about painting a bicycle
symbol in the lane and an arrow indicating one way. Or overhead light
indicators as used in the motorists lanes. As for the crud collecting along
the side, that will happen with or without bike lanes.
Still and all, a huge improvement, IMHO.
Sally (OBC member)
-----Original Message-----
From: Wright, Eric [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Monday, August 12, 2002 11:57 AM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: RE: [obc] Champlain Bridge - Oh dear!
Insanity prevails.
I drove the bridge last night.
I ask why demark the bicycle/trash lane at all?
I witnessed it promote poor behaviour from both a bike rider and a car:
-Bike traveling southbound on the northbound side.
-Car using it as a right-turn lane as you exit the bridge northbound.
To a standard citizen, a white line on the right suggests a paved shoulder
(upon which traffic should not be travelling).
Save the paint, why not just a WIDE right lane?
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