Re: [UC] RE: Bike traffic increases dramatically on Spruce St

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In a message dated 10/9/03 12:08:11 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: In Cuba, they use low cement barriers spaced about 5 feet apart to separate the bike lanes from the traffic. Even though the traffic seems just as busy in parts of Havana, it is nearly impossible for cars to venture into the Bike Lanes during the straight aways. At the intersections, the border was marked with low-lying cement bumps that had reflectors in them.  As a novice rider, I still felt completely safe at all times even with the cars just  a few feet away.  Perhaps we could lobby for something similar. Interesting thought -- but the roadways may not be wide enough, and barriers would create havoc with parking. Low bumps all along the bike lanes might work better than the paint they now use, though. Also, if you've driven the AC expressway (and I believe the 42/NS Freeway), you may have seen they've cut diagonal grooves into the pavement just on the inside of the breakdown lanes. If you wander over the line into these lanes, your tires "sing." It may not work at the low speeds we're supposed to drive on city streets -- but it may.   Al Krigman