Bike Lane Battleground
05-04-08, 05:05 AM
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Bike Lane Battleground
Saw this article this morning on the New York Times website:
https://www.nytimes.com/2008/05/04/ny...hp&oref=slogin
https://www.nytimes.com/2008/05/04/ny...hp&oref=slogin
05-04-08, 08:21 AM
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Good article. When I got to the page, there was a large add for a Toyota Sequoia that was almost as large as the feature photo. Kind of ironic...
05-04-08, 08:35 AM
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Unfortunately, especially in a city like New York City, these lanes are seen as something that can be blatantly ignored by motorists and the laws regarding them are often more sizzle than steak. Police in the city often have more "important" things with which to concern themselves. Drivers, in general and especially in big cities are often ignorant of traffic laws regarding cyclists or worse...do not care. It is the same all over.
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05-04-08, 09:36 AM
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This is very true, but it is also why cities have parking enforcement staff separate from the police. They are much cheaper and actually bring in revenue. However, parking and driving in NYC is such a mess (I don't live there, but I have) that people will risk $115 fine to park in the bike lane "for just a minute." I would say the fine is too low. Right now, even if they got caught every fourth time or so, it is probably worth the convenience to most drivers.
