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gwd

10-31-08, 10:41 AM

Wayne Houghton, 62, lives in The Californian, next to the mall. On one bright fall afternoon, he was slowly making his way along the mall with the aid of a walker.

"How long it's been? Forty-four years?" Houghton says. "It's time for a change. I don't mind sharing with bikes."

http://www.fresnobee.com/263/story/978063.html

Saving Hawaii

10-31-08, 10:46 AM

A friend of mine has this shirt.

http://www.norcalblogs.com/bullfight/archives/IMG_1087-thumb.JPG

bragi

10-31-08, 09:35 PM

I've never been to Fresno's mall, or even to Fresno for that matter, but I agree with the people who have concerns about allowing bicycles on the pedestrian mall. Bicycles and pedestrians aren't a great mix. Bikes belong on the road. :D

crocodilefundy

11-01-08, 06:05 PM

how big are said malls??? i'd have no problem riding my bike to down town and then walking around for what ever business i had to do.

Torrilin

11-01-08, 06:05 PM

If you go at a sensible speed, a mall is no big deal. Ours is buses, bikes and pedestrians. The buses go about 10mph through there. I go about 10mph and keep my hands on the brakes. Trying to go a lot faster is dangerous and besides, you're just not going to hit the lights. (I'm not sure what the lights are timed for, but it isn't a bus, it isn't a bike and it isn't a pedestrian)