I do this sometimes; I stop, check, and go on through if there's no traffic coming. I figure, it's actually safer; it gives me a chance to get moving, and get partway down the next block without the cars whizzing past me. Not a policy I'd tolerate with cars, though.
On 9/13/12, Sudama Adam Rice <[email protected]> wrote: > I recently heard about the "Idaho stop law", which allows bicyclists to > "slowly approach the intersection and proceed only if the intersection was > clear and it was safe to continue", i.e. yield rather than stop. As someone > who has both driven a car and ridden a bike, this makes a lot of sense to > me. > > Adam > www.adamrice.org > > > On Sep 13, 2012, at 8:08 PM, Wilma de Soto <[email protected]> wrote: > >> As a motorist, I do not like having to assume cyclists will not stop at >> stop signs or traffic lights. Most of them assume motorist will stop >> therefore they do not have to stop. >> >> That is my pet peeve. There is also a rather superior air about cyclists >> that is palpable, believe it or not, that they are somehow better than >> those of us who drive because bicycles do not use gasoline, bicyclists are >> thin etc. >> >> Granted cyclists are in more danger from motorists than the opposite. I >> understand about idiot motorists opening car doors which is a hazard for >> motorists as well. >> >> Sharing the road is not an issue as far as I am concerned; however >> claiming equal rights and consideration as a vehicle on the public >> roadways and not honoring stop signs, traffic signals, no license, >> insurance and riding on sidewalks etc. is not acceptable. >> >> There are quite a few situations where there is enough space for my auto >> to ride on the sidewalk for a short distance because I can maneuver my >> vehicle well, but should I do it even if I could make it? Should the >> police cite me for a Moving Violation and my auto insurance rates >> skyrocket but allow cyclists to escape the same penalty? Cyclists should >> come to terms with this if they demand the same road space, traffic lanes >> that automobiles and other motor vehicles get. >> >> Please do not assume I do not like cyclists. My own brother , a musician >> in the LA Philharmonic< is an avid cyclist in Los Angeles, CA and even was >> on the news when they tried to deny cyclists access because a business >> owner on a six-lane street protested a bike lane that took his street >> parking even though his business had it's own off-street parking. >> >> The streets here are old and a lot smaller and LA has strict cycling laws >> with all its huge wide streets. >> On Sep 13, 2012, at 1:36 PM, Dan Myers wrote: >> >>> As a formidable cyclist, I must admit that I do ride on the sidewalk >>> rarely, when there seems to be no one around, and there's enough space. >>> However, I do agree that cyclists, like myself are sometimes concerned >>> riding on the street, where automobile drivers are extremely >>> inconsiderate. They constantly cut you off - I've been hit by a car in >>> the bike lane. They also park in the bike lane or open their door without >>> looking. I've had a few near misses. I've even talked to a fellow driver >>> who said, "I've driven on this road for 20 years, I'm not changing." >>> >>> I also dislike when the "Penn Safety" team do things that are illegal >>> (like bike the wrong way on a street, ride on sidewalks) - they should be >>> setting an example! >>> >>> People need to be more aware that cyclists are more prevalent in this >>> city than any other. We have the highest percentage of commuters using >>> bikes than any other city in the USA. >>> >>> Dan Myers >>> Intuitive Licensed Masseur & Licensed Organic Nail Technician >>> www.breathe3.com >>> 215.901.0899 >>> >>> >>> On Wed, Sep 12, 2012 at 2:21 PM, Linda <[email protected]> wrote: >>> I couldn't agree more! My understanding is that it is NOT legal to pedal >>> on sidewalks. I suspect few people know this or care. Yes, these laws >>> should be enforced, but they also need to to be advertised! >>> >>> I also see UCD (and Penn police?) guys pedaling on sidewalks ALL the >>> time, as well as cycling against traffic, either side of the street. >>> Grrr. >>> >>> LL >>> >>> On Sep 12, 2012, at 1:51 PM, Kathleen Turner wrote: >>> >>>> I'd be thrilled if they nabbed the guy who came barreling down the >>>> sidewalk (Locust from 45th to 46th) and nearly ran me over last night. >>>> Few things annoy me more than adults riding on the sidewalks. >>>> >>>> Kathleen >>>> >>>> On Wed, Sep 12, 2012 at 1:46 PM, kyle cassidy <[email protected]> >>>> wrote: >>>> Since there are now two lines on Walnut street where they moved the bike >>>> lane, i've been baffled at the number of people riding bikes east, i'm >>>> guessing they think that it's now two bike lanes, east and west. >>>> >>>> In other news, it's illegal to get on your bicycle before it's on the >>>> street or to ride up to your front steps. >>>> >>>> http://ucreview.com/safety-update-enforcement-of-bicycle-laws-p3573-73.htm >>>> >>>> Though with the number of people blocking my driveway with impunity I'm >>>> wondering how much enforcement there's going to be. >>>> >>>> -- >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> -- >>>> >>>> >>> >>> >> > > ---- You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named "UnivCity." 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