Re: [Bikies] Idaho stop in Madison?

2017-03-21 Thread tim wong via Bikies
ous drawback, > though, in that they could then choose to enforce it at their will. Say, > when a politically influential person runs into a biker. > > > - > Patrick Lenon > > > -- > *From:* Bikies <bikies-boun...@lists.danenet.org> on

Re: [Bikies] Idaho stop in Madison?

2017-03-21 Thread tim wong via Bikies
That said, the MPD could choose not to enforce it. On Tue, Mar 21, 2017 at 2:55 PM, Andy Bach via Bikies < bikies@lists.danenet.org> wrote: > I'd heard of this but sort of forgot the details: > The *Idaho stop* is the common name for a law that allows cyclists >

Re: [Bikies] UW MBA students are doing a survey of biking habits

2017-02-17 Thread tim wong via Bikies
I started doing this survey, but it is so poorly designed, the answer I would put for the questions were almost never there, i.e., since I don't use B-Cycle, whatever that is, I couldn't say "never" to the question of how often do I use it? On Fri, Feb 17, 2017 at 2:23 PM, Robbie Webber via

[Bikies] What If Bike Maps Looked Like Subway Maps?

2017-02-03 Thread tim wong via Bikies
http://www.citylab.com/commute/2017/02/what-if-bike-maps-looked-like-subway-maps/512657/?utm_source=nl__link3_020317 -- Earlier this year I was fined $1221 by the city for having wildflowers in my terrace and a burning bush in my yard. My trial occurred more than three months after the city

[Bikies] One More Reason to Stay Away from Deathmobiles

2017-01-06 Thread tim wong via Bikies
http://www.citylab.com/commute/2017/01/the-link-between-road-pollution-and-dementia-just-got-stronger/512291/?utm_source=nl__link1_010617 -- Earlier this year I was fined $1221 by the city for having wildflowers in my terrace and a burning bush in my yard. My trial occurred more than three

[Bikies] Toll Roads for Wisconsin??

2016-12-29 Thread tim wong via Bikies
http://host.madison.com/wsj/news/local/govt-and-politics/dot-tolls-would-raise-billions-for-highways-boost-travel-costs/article_fcf9cc63-5503-5d64-b394-bfce6e3e7f00.html#utm_source=host.madison.com_campaign=%2Femail%2F_medium=email_content=BD68FCAF303EF981D9A3763531E7365A3FAF8A52 -- Earlier

[Bikies] Just in Case This Hasn't Made Bikies Yet

2016-12-23 Thread tim wong via Bikies
http://www.citylab.com/commute/2016/12/san-franciscos-anonymous-diy-bike-lane-builders-qa/510989/?utm_source=nl__link5_122316 -- Earlier this year I was fined $1221 by the city for having wildflowers in my terrace and a burning bush in my yard. My trial occurred more than three months after the

[Bikies] Make Your Own Bike Lane

2016-09-21 Thread tim wong via Bikies
http://www.citylab.com/commute/2016/09/a-cyclist-group-in-san-francisco-keeps-making-renegade-bike-lanes/500909/?utm_source=nl__link3_092116 -- Earlier this year I was fined $1221 by the city for having wildflowers in my terrace and a burning bush in my yard. My trial occurred more than three

Re: [Bikies] Feedback needed

2016-07-12 Thread tim wong via Bikies
In my view motorists should stick to the car roads, to leave the pretty roads and scenery for the rest of us. On Tue, Jul 12, 2016 at 2:48 PM, Robbie Webber via Bikies < bikies@lists.danenet.org> wrote: > +1 to Grant's comments. > > I'm assuming this is for U.S. Bike Route 30. If you are trying

Re: [Bikies] A New Take on the Old Graphic from Munster

2016-07-11 Thread tim wong via Bikies
e space problem by making it more palatable > for folks to lengthen their commutes. McMansion time again. > > As for Uber, I don't think there was ever a claim that it would help solve > any problem except enhancing convenience (and enriching the founders). > > > On Sun, Jul 10, 2

[Bikies] A New Take on the Old Graphic from Munster

2016-07-10 Thread tim wong via Bikies
http://www.treehugger.com/cars/picture-worth-space-required-transport-60-people-car-uber-and-av.html proving the point that a car is a car is a car -- Earlier this year I was fined $1221 by the city for having wildflowers in my terrace and a burning bush in my yard. My trial occurred more than

Re: [Bikies] NYTimes/Gretchen Reynolds: The Surprising Health Benefits of an Electric Bike

2016-07-08 Thread tim wong via Bikies
If that what it takes to get these sedentary brutes onto a bike, then let them ride their electric bikes on roads and not on bike paths. There are a few motorized bikes riding around the east side and, like all motorists, they are not careful and ride way too close to bikes they pass. Admittedly,

Re: [Bikies] What's Up with the End of East Mifflin Street*?

2016-06-02 Thread tim wong via Bikies
Is anyone aware of any new developments in getting the end of Mifflin St. opened again for biking--between the Yahara River path and the "bike boulevard" on Mifflin? See earlier discussion. I continue to note the Jersey barriers still in place. Did Susan Schmitz ever do anything about it? On

Re: [Bikies] Yahara River Trail

2016-05-13 Thread tim wong via Bikies
I strongly suggest watching it with the sound muted--loud Muzak-type noise. Where is there a description of the actual project? On Fri, May 13, 2016 at 4:14 PM, William Hauda via Bikies < bikies@lists.danenet.org> wrote: > Dane County has released this video of the new Yahara River Trail >

Re: [Bikies] Military Ridge Trail in Verona

2016-04-15 Thread tim wong via Bikies
gt; > > On 14 Apr 2016 at 16:10, tim wong via Bikies wrote: > > Date sent: Thu, 14 Apr 2016 16:10:06 -0500 > To: "Ross, Arthur" <ar...@cityofmadison.com> > Copies to: "bik...@danenet.org" <bik...@danenet.org> > Subject:

Re: [Bikies] Military Ridge Trail in Verona

2016-04-14 Thread tim wong via Bikies
Could Verona possibly be a little more enlightened now, with the passage of time and the increasing popularity of bicycling, and the fact that road riders might have money to spend as well. Is that the trail that goes right through Verona? On Thu, Apr 14, 2016 at 10:04 AM, Ross, Arthur via

[Bikies] Fwd: [mabaaa] Digest Number 2937

2016-03-06 Thread tim wong via Bikies
-- Forwarded message -- From: Date: Sat, Mar 5, 2016 at 4:28 AM Subject: [mabaaa] Digest Number 2937 To: mab...@yahoogroups.com [image: Yahoo! Groups]

Re: [Bikies] Counter flow lane

2016-02-09 Thread tim wong via Bikies
One option that comes to mind is putting it on the right side of the street. That would also alleviate some of the concerns about dooring, especially if it were a separated lane. On Tue, Feb 9, 2016 at 1:00 PM, Mark Clear via Bikies < bikies@lists.danenet.org> wrote: > Targeted by Ken Golden --

[Bikies] Sharrows More Dangerous Than Nothing?

2016-02-06 Thread tim wong via Bikies
http://www.citylab.com/cityfixer/2016/02/sharrow-safety-bike-infrastructure-lane-chicago/460095/?utm_source=nl__link3_020516 -- The city council approved the "Pollinator Protection Task Force" report which seeks to protect pollinators--bees, butterflies, moths, bats, hummingbirds, etc. But the

Re: [Bikies] Longest bike bridge in Wisconsin coming to Dane County in 2017 | Local News | host.madison.com

2016-01-31 Thread tim wong via Bikies
"Self-driving cars" will cause more congestion, not less. On Sat, Jan 30, 2016 at 9:19 AM, Torrey via Bikies wrote: > But is another highway even needed if we create more transportation > options such as Mike suggest? Bus and bike, but also more passenger and >

[Bikies] Somewhat Interesting Article--Drivers on Bicyclists

2016-01-14 Thread tim wong via Bikies
especially the last paragraph. http://www.citylab.com/commute/2016/01/drivers-negative-attitude-cyclists-bike-riders/423921/?utm_source=nl__link3_011316 -- The city council approved the "Pollinator Protection Task Force" report which seeks to protect pollinators--bees, butterflies, moths,

[Bikies] Possibilities Down the Road Despite Our Collective Climate Change Denial

2016-01-04 Thread tim wong via Bikies
http://www.citylab.com/commute/2016/01/germany-launches-its-national-bike-autobahn-cycle-network/422451/?utm_source=nl__link1_010416 at least it's fun to dream -- The city council approved the "Pollinator Protection Task Force" report which seeks to protect pollinators--bees, butterflies,

Re: [Bikies] Wow. Bike baby sidecars in the 50s.

2015-12-02 Thread tim wong via Bikies
i'd think we could figure out how to do that by bike racks. On Wed, Dec 2, 2015 at 10:23 PM, Donna Magdalina via Bikies < bikies@lists.danenet.org> wrote: > I also loved the bike rack system -- grooves cut into the street to hold > the bikes upright when parked. Fabulous system if you don't need

Re: [Bikies] Wow. Bike baby sidecars in the 50s.

2015-12-02 Thread tim wong via Bikies
It was nice to notice that as the bike pedaled down the street, in that short period (5 or 10 seconds), two bicycles pedaled down in the opposite direction. On Tue, Dec 1, 2015 at 9:56 AM, Robbie Webber via Bikies < bikies@lists.danenet.org> wrote: > What I love about that is that the choices

Re: [Bikies] Putting the VMT Increase in Perspective

2015-12-01 Thread tim wong via Bikies
Hi Mitch, It isn't strictly speaking illegal to have flowers and plantings in terraces or yards. However, in near-downtown parts of town, it's close to illegal. First, there is the prohibition on anything besides grass growing within two feet of the curb because the city likes cars and car

Re: [Bikies] Cottage Grove Rd at PBMVC Tuesday

2015-10-23 Thread tim wong via Bikies
that long hill up Cottage Grove Rd. is a deterrent to many, especially the non-Spandex commandos. On Fri, Oct 23, 2015 at 3:42 PM, Robbie Webber via Bikies < bikies@lists.danenet.org> wrote: > Got this from Grant Foster (below). With few driveways and a complete > reconstruction of the roadway,