Advocacy & Safety - Accord and Tacks... Jupiter Island, Florida. Latest in ongoing battle.

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PDA
-=(8)=-
09-11-09, 12:27 PM
Ongoing battle :
http://www.palmbeachpost.com/localnews/content/local_news/epaper/2009/09/11/nubikerules0912.html

Results of the war:
http://www.palmbeachpost.com/localnews/content/local_news/epaper/2009/09/10/a1b_binocol_0911.html

I attended the first of these meetings two years ago after the bike pages were filled
with "Jupiter to ban bicycles" stuff. Ready to yell and rep in a manner that would
make DonQ proud, I slinked out with my banana and revolution between my legs
after an hour of tales/videos etc of cyclists urinating on front yards, clogging
the roads and flipping people off and defying Cops orders to pull over.

The last time I drove on the Island, a rider cursed at me at the "Y" (locals will know)
cuz he had to unclip at HIS stop sign. :rolleyes:

I cant see this situation getting any better, only digressing if thats possible.

CB HI
09-11-09, 01:44 PM
The new rules sound OK, as long as they enforce the very same rules for motorist. No more than 5 motorist in a row and must always give 25 feet separation.
genec
09-11-09, 01:46 PM
The new rules sound OK, as long as they enforce the very same rules for motorist. No more than 5 motorist in a row and must always give 25 feet separation.

:D Gee, think they will actually do that?

CB HI
09-11-09, 01:53 PM
:D Gee, think they will actually do that?But think of how much fun it would be to suggest that at one of their meetings, reminding them "Same rules, same rights".
-=(8)=-
09-11-09, 03:34 PM
Actually, the Chief of Police came up to me to goof on
a Vermont Cycling T-shirt I had on and spent about 15
minutes listening to my drivel and commenting most
pleasantly . He was one of the most level-headed and
decent people Ive met while here.
I think he would be totally receptive to any input
that would result in fairness for all.
randya
09-11-09, 03:52 PM
Lem, you really need to GTFO of Florida!

;)
-=(8)=-
09-11-09, 03:58 PM
Lem, you really need to GTFO of Florida!

;)

Got a spare room ?


:p
cudak888
09-11-09, 04:35 PM
Results of the war:
http://www.palmbeachpost.com/localnews/content/local_news/epaper/2009/09/10/a1b_binocol_0911.html

Crappy, motorist-centric article.

-Kurt
Mr IGH
09-11-09, 04:52 PM
Lots of ex-NYC down there...on both sides. Sad to see things get so squared-off.