Saratoga Chairwoman weighs in on Cycling
I just read this article:
http://www.mercurynews.com/breakingn...nclick_check=1 The last paragraph is disturbing: Although the city views bicycle lane safety as an important issue, commission chairwoman Brigitte Ballingall is not sure they even belong on the road. "I think it's an idiotic sport to do on the road - it's just insane," she said. I know many of you ride through Saratoga, you should send her an email with your thoughts on her comments. Here is her email address: brige26@hotmail.com |
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She apologized for that already. Saratoga is a dangerous place to ride, in my opinion, very narrow shoulder, older population, lots of tree cover that shades the road and lowers visibility.
http://www.cyclelicio.us/2007/08/tra...ion-chair.html |
Originally Posted by CrankyMonkey
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I just read this article:
http://www.mercurynews.com/breakingn...nclick_check=1 The last paragraph is disturbing: Although the city views bicycle lane safety as an important issue, commission chairwoman Brigitte Ballingall is not sure they even belong on the road. "I think it's an idiotic sport to do on the road - it's just insane," she said. I know many of you ride through Saratoga, you should send her an email with your thoughts on her comments. Here is her email address: brige26@hotmail.com East Hill |
Originally Posted by East Hill
(Post 5097573)
I find the whole discussion of whether or not parking in bike lanes is disturbing, personally. So, if everyone who drives a car decides to park in the bike lanes, nothing can be done? Am I the only one who finds that ludicrous?
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Originally Posted by Ty.S
(Post 5097069)
She apologized for that already. Saratoga is a dangerous place to ride, in my opinion, very narrow shoulder, older population, lots of tree cover that shades the road and lowers visibility.
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Originally Posted by UmneyDurak
(Post 5097595)
In that case I'll just take the lane. What goes around comes around. They want to park in the bike lane, I'll do whatever is necessary to guarantee my safety.
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She was talking about Pierce Rd. Of course, if Pierce Rd is in Saratoga, the Saratoga P.D. can always ensure the California Vehicle Code is followed strictly by all users.
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Originally Posted by johnny99
(Post 5097685)
Wasn't the cyclist killed on Highway 9, which is a very wide road with bike lanes (at least in the section of Highway 9 connecting Saratoga and Los Gatos)?
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Originally Posted by Ty.S
(Post 5097069)
She apologized for that already. Saratoga is a dangerous place to ride, in my opinion, very narrow shoulder, older population, lots of tree cover that shades the road and lowers visibility.
http://www.cyclelicio.us/2007/08/tra...ion-chair.html |
Originally Posted by Dchiefransom
(Post 5098466)
the Saratoga P.D. can always ensure the California Vehicle Code is followed strictly by all users.
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