Advocacy Thread... What Have YOU Done Today???
04-20-16, 06:28 PM
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On my way to work this morning, reported some bollards that had been painted dark brown, probably part of a graffiti coverup, leaving them a real threat in poor lighting conditions.
Unintended hazard from graffiti cover up by joshua_putnam, on Flickr
Better response than I'd hoped for: tonight the bollards are gone, their bases stomped full of asphalt... gone for good!
Gone for good! by joshua_putnam, on Flickr
Unintended hazard from graffiti cover up by joshua_putnam, on Flickr
Better response than I'd hoped for: tonight the bollards are gone, their bases stomped full of asphalt... gone for good!
Gone for good! by joshua_putnam, on Flickr
04-21-16, 05:23 AM
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randya: The nauseating pain in my stomach is starting to pass. No need to apologize. I just hate to think that something as simple and elegant as a bicycle should be in anyway regulated or looked upon by anyone as a revenue stream. Man has invented a few perfect devices down through the ages; sailboats and bicycles are right at the top for me. Except for their manufacture, both have done a great service in silence and at little cost to the wallet or the environment. They are poetic things. To let the government types get at your bike is akin to punching Santa Claus or charging new mothers by the pound at the hospital. It all seems wrong at a level I cannot describe or put a finger on. I'm no anti-government nitwit who thinks we should all fend for ourselves. Far from it. I happen to think classic libertarianism is worse than rightwing republican crap. I'm all for Social Security, socialized medicine no matter what it costs, daycare for the poor, anything to help the downtrodden. Just let me have this one thing. Stay away from my bike. I already pay enough extra for owning a good-sized sailboat. I can afford it and count myself lucky. But not the bike. It's the eveyman's connection to all that is simple and elegant and free. We don't charge money for beautiful sunsets, let's not charge anything ever for cycles.
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P.S. The guy with the Black Cat avatar (if you're reading this) yes, you are a *****.
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P.S. The guy with the Black Cat avatar (if you're reading this) yes, you are a *****.
Anyone wanting specific and additional infrastructure should be prepared to get taxed.
04-21-16, 11:38 AM
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"Properly installed" requires much more than just reflectorization, too -- check MUTCD and the AASHTO Guide for the Development of Bicycle Facilities, bollards are fixed hazard that requires extended retroreflective pavement striping, day-bright paint for 360-degree conspicuity, and proper reflective hazard markings.
That's especially true for bollards like these, randomly located more than half a mile from the nearest road intersection.
I'm delighted to see these hazards removed, and encouraged to see that many local cities have now begun proactively identifying and removing hazardous bollards on their own, rather than waiting for complaints.
04-27-16, 09:11 AM
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Last night and two weeks ago, taught a basic bike maintenance class for a local adult ed program. I limit the class to 6 participants based on me only having access to 3 workstands, and if one class fills up, they will open a second class on an alternate date. Both classes were full.
I go over bike wash and lubrication, flat fix / tube swap, derailleur and brake adjustment.
I've done this class for two years now, get excellent student reviews, and the program has scheduled a Fall class as well. I may suggest another class with more advanced mechanics, but we'll see.
A surprise to me is that most classes are women-majority, usually 5/6 students are female.
I go over bike wash and lubrication, flat fix / tube swap, derailleur and brake adjustment.
I've done this class for two years now, get excellent student reviews, and the program has scheduled a Fall class as well. I may suggest another class with more advanced mechanics, but we'll see.
A surprise to me is that most classes are women-majority, usually 5/6 students are female.
04-28-16, 07:33 AM
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Again: SHE never replied.
Why are these admin people so CONCEALED?
What are they so afraid of.
The thread that I created was closed by her.
As I emailed for an explanation why my thread was closed. (the members have their bragging comments)
Members comments cannot supersede to the decision that admin makes.
Seems that the admin was endorsed.
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04-29-16, 11:37 PM
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So, here's the idea: You ride a bike, you see something that needs attention (ie: tree branches too low, storm drain grates that could eat your tire, glass in the path, etc. etc. etc.). Then you take some pictures, then take steps to fix it. (ie: pull out a broom or pruning shears, make some phone calls, or send emails, volunteer, etc. etc. etc.). Then you post your pictures, tell your story, and inspire others.
Imagine, if every day, each person did one thing to improve their local cycling community, how long would it take before things would really improve for all of us?
So, here's an example:
I found a storm drain near some lightrail tracks (Portland's MAX train), that was in a place that made it unsafe for cyclists and wheelchairists. I found someone in a wheelchair (turns out she was the National Director for the Paralyzed Veterans of America) willing to assist me in getting this fixed.
Here she is with the drain...
Then with the photos, emails and phone calls, I managed to get the city to replace it with one that won't trap a wheel.
Same drain, different wheelchairist
So, What Have YOU Done Today?
K'Tesh
Imagine, if every day, each person did one thing to improve their local cycling community, how long would it take before things would really improve for all of us?
So, here's an example:
I found a storm drain near some lightrail tracks (Portland's MAX train), that was in a place that made it unsafe for cyclists and wheelchairists. I found someone in a wheelchair (turns out she was the National Director for the Paralyzed Veterans of America) willing to assist me in getting this fixed.
Here she is with the drain...
Then with the photos, emails and phone calls, I managed to get the city to replace it with one that won't trap a wheel.
Same drain, different wheelchairist
So, What Have YOU Done Today?
K'Tesh
What's the above worry about "wheelchairists" ?
Too many times, I have them in my way in MY (then) 'BIKE LANE.'
Other times, seen those "wheelchairists" in the 'BIKE LANE', when I not be riding my bike.
Worst of all, there are those who I have seen get-up-off/out-of-the-wheelchair.
Proving that these are not disabled at all. Just using the wheelchair, as a faster way of transportation.
A convenience.
The most rip-off to the taxpayers: a format to in soliciting money. as "disabled." (the truth unknown)
DECEIVING SOCIETY --- society that allows to be fooled.
(But I don't do such to myself)
I have also seen someone here on BF -- proposing of joggers in the designated 'BIKE LANE.'
As joggers are pedestrians.
04-30-16, 03:01 AM
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Molten,
We are all "vulnerable road users"; whether we are on foot, bike or in a wheelchair. None of us have tons of protective steel around us to protect us. We are all in this together.
Some people using wheelchairs are truly confined in them, others suffer from disabilities that make standing or walking for any length of time impractical - this does not mean that they are not disabled. I hope that you never have to learn this first or even second hand.
Traffic engineers, those people who design roads and specify various parts like storm drains, have for years only designed things to work with cars. As advocates for people on bikes we do far better and far more influential work when we work along with advocates for people on foot, or those using mobility aids such as walkers, or wheelchairs. Working together with other vulnerable road users gives all of us far more influence on those making transportation decisions. When roadways work better for pedestrians and cyclists, they also tend to work better for those with disabilities.
Transit also works best for people who are on foot, on bikes, or using mobility aids. properly designed transit facilities benefit us all. Not every trip can be accomplished on foot or on bike all the time, transit helps to fill a huge gap. It also doesn't have to come at the expense of those in cars either - good transit can help reduce the need for single occupancy car trips, and that helps each and every one of us.
As easy as it is to preach only for our own very special interest, it only serves to keep the status quo in road design. When we as vulnerable road users divide ourselves, we allow ourselves to be far more easily conquered.
Finally, as Mehar Baba wrote: Don't worry, be happy.
We are all "vulnerable road users"; whether we are on foot, bike or in a wheelchair. None of us have tons of protective steel around us to protect us. We are all in this together.
Some people using wheelchairs are truly confined in them, others suffer from disabilities that make standing or walking for any length of time impractical - this does not mean that they are not disabled. I hope that you never have to learn this first or even second hand.
Traffic engineers, those people who design roads and specify various parts like storm drains, have for years only designed things to work with cars. As advocates for people on bikes we do far better and far more influential work when we work along with advocates for people on foot, or those using mobility aids such as walkers, or wheelchairs. Working together with other vulnerable road users gives all of us far more influence on those making transportation decisions. When roadways work better for pedestrians and cyclists, they also tend to work better for those with disabilities.
Transit also works best for people who are on foot, on bikes, or using mobility aids. properly designed transit facilities benefit us all. Not every trip can be accomplished on foot or on bike all the time, transit helps to fill a huge gap. It also doesn't have to come at the expense of those in cars either - good transit can help reduce the need for single occupancy car trips, and that helps each and every one of us.
As easy as it is to preach only for our own very special interest, it only serves to keep the status quo in road design. When we as vulnerable road users divide ourselves, we allow ourselves to be far more easily conquered.
Finally, as Mehar Baba wrote: Don't worry, be happy.
04-30-16, 07:39 AM
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Molten,
We are all "vulnerable road users"; whether we are on foot, bike or in a wheelchair. None of us have tons of protective steel around us to protect us. We are all in this together.
Some people using wheelchairs are truly confined in them, others suffer from disabilities that make standing or walking for any length of time impractical - this does not mean that they are not disabled. I hope that you never have to learn this first or even second hand.
Traffic engineers, those people who design roads and specify various parts like storm drains, have for years only designed things to work with cars. As advocates for people on bikes we do far better and far more influential work when we work along with advocates for people on foot, or those using mobility aids such as walkers, or wheelchairs. Working together with other vulnerable road users gives all of us far more influence on those making transportation decisions. When roadways work better for pedestrians and cyclists, they also tend to work better for those with disabilities.
Transit also works best for people who are on foot, on bikes, or using mobility aids. properly designed transit facilities benefit us all. Not every trip can be accomplished on foot or on bike all the time, transit helps to fill a huge gap. It also doesn't have to come at the expense of those in cars either - good transit can help reduce the need for single occupancy car trips, and that helps each and every one of us.
As easy as it is to preach only for our own very special interest, it only serves to keep the status quo in road design. When we as vulnerable road users divide ourselves, we allow ourselves to be far more easily conquered.
Finally, as Mehar Baba wrote: Don't worry, be happy.
We are all "vulnerable road users"; whether we are on foot, bike or in a wheelchair. None of us have tons of protective steel around us to protect us. We are all in this together.
Some people using wheelchairs are truly confined in them, others suffer from disabilities that make standing or walking for any length of time impractical - this does not mean that they are not disabled. I hope that you never have to learn this first or even second hand.
Traffic engineers, those people who design roads and specify various parts like storm drains, have for years only designed things to work with cars. As advocates for people on bikes we do far better and far more influential work when we work along with advocates for people on foot, or those using mobility aids such as walkers, or wheelchairs. Working together with other vulnerable road users gives all of us far more influence on those making transportation decisions. When roadways work better for pedestrians and cyclists, they also tend to work better for those with disabilities.
Transit also works best for people who are on foot, on bikes, or using mobility aids. properly designed transit facilities benefit us all. Not every trip can be accomplished on foot or on bike all the time, transit helps to fill a huge gap. It also doesn't have to come at the expense of those in cars either - good transit can help reduce the need for single occupancy car trips, and that helps each and every one of us.
As easy as it is to preach only for our own very special interest, it only serves to keep the status quo in road design. When we as vulnerable road users divide ourselves, we allow ourselves to be far more easily conquered.
Finally, as Mehar Baba wrote: Don't worry, be happy.
As there are different income levels of "homeless." The more wealthy [better-off] vs. the poor [worse-off].
The ones who have SSI, food stamps, etc. vs. the ones who have less or none.
What ALL pedestrians/joggers need --- when behaving such -- is to be cited when walking/jogging/running in the 'BIKE LANE.' As law enforcement will agree with what I say; those who are not citing are simply not choosing to do so. Those being in the 'BIKE LANE' are a 'liability' issue to the city/county.
Then, there are city/county locations that do not have 'bike lane.' Only the shoulder with the white stripe.
That leaves LESSER space for cyclists.
What does 'Transit" have to do with this? As you add of "transit" --- I will add the issue of "transit" buses violating the "3-foot-law" of space to be given. In this case, as I be in the 'BIKE LANE.' As I make continuous complaints against these unionized employees.
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04-30-16, 11:03 AM
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Well, Molten - I actually think that most disabled people pay their fair share of taxes like the rest of us.
Joggers and walkers in bike lanes - meh; I'd be happy just not to have cars and trucks parked in bike lanes. If walkers and joggers really are a problem, then the sidewalks are undersized or improperly designed.
Transit - well, the pictures you quoted show transit, so I consider it part of the discourse.
And since the topic of this thread is "What Have You Done Today", this is what I did last week: helped repair kids bikes at a local low income housing development. I'm volunteering at another one in a couple weeks.
Later this weekend I'll write a letter to my state legislators supporting a regional bike path along a light rail line and another to my city councilors to have the minimum speed limit in Boston reduced to 20mph.
What have you done?
Joggers and walkers in bike lanes - meh; I'd be happy just not to have cars and trucks parked in bike lanes. If walkers and joggers really are a problem, then the sidewalks are undersized or improperly designed.
Transit - well, the pictures you quoted show transit, so I consider it part of the discourse.
And since the topic of this thread is "What Have You Done Today", this is what I did last week: helped repair kids bikes at a local low income housing development. I'm volunteering at another one in a couple weeks.
Later this weekend I'll write a letter to my state legislators supporting a regional bike path along a light rail line and another to my city councilors to have the minimum speed limit in Boston reduced to 20mph.
What have you done?
04-30-16, 11:20 AM
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I got something else out of that first post you commented on.
So many here and elsewhere see advocacy as an armchair activity. It might be better to ask... what does "emails and phone calls" have to do with riding a bike. No one has EVER read a complaining email to a government official and thought: Gee... a bicycle ride would be fun!
THAT!!!! That is excellent bicycle advocacy! Thank you mconlon. What an excellent way to give back and make a better more bicycle centric society.
I recently bought a bicycle trailer to carry the (too little to pedal) grandkids in this summer.
I recently bought a bicycle trailer to carry the (too little to pedal) grandkids in this summer.
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04-30-16, 10:47 PM
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Well, Molten - I actually think that most disabled people pay their fair share of taxes like the rest of us.
Joggers and walkers in bike lanes - meh; I'd be happy just not to have cars and trucks parked in bike lanes. If walkers and joggers really are a problem, then the sidewalks are undersized or improperly designed.
Transit - well, the pictures you quoted show transit, so I consider it part of the discourse.
And since the topic of this thread is "What Have You Done Today", this is what I did last week: helped repair kids bikes at a local low income housing development. I'm volunteering at another one in a couple weeks.
Later this weekend I'll write a letter to my state legislators supporting a regional bike path along a light rail line and another to my city councilors to have the minimum speed limit in Boston reduced to 20mph.
What have you done?
Joggers and walkers in bike lanes - meh; I'd be happy just not to have cars and trucks parked in bike lanes. If walkers and joggers really are a problem, then the sidewalks are undersized or improperly designed.
Transit - well, the pictures you quoted show transit, so I consider it part of the discourse.
And since the topic of this thread is "What Have You Done Today", this is what I did last week: helped repair kids bikes at a local low income housing development. I'm volunteering at another one in a couple weeks.
Later this weekend I'll write a letter to my state legislators supporting a regional bike path along a light rail line and another to my city councilors to have the minimum speed limit in Boston reduced to 20mph.
What have you done?
If more of those "Disabled People" who are competent to write to their political reps, would have been doing so. Add go to the 'board meeting' of their local public transit company. Speak on the podium, of any concerned issue.
Just as those who have the voting rights, would go and vote.
04-30-16, 11:42 PM
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To your 1st Sentence: "Disabled People" generally get categorized for 'costing taxpayers more money.' [the payments from SSI, the adaptions on the curbs/streets -- for wheelchairs, etc.] "Disabled People" get categorized for not paying the taxes that be charged with petroleum; as there are "Disabled People" who are not accessed motor vehicles.
If more of those "Disabled People" who are competent to write to their political reps, would have been doing so. Add go to the 'board meeting' of their local public transit company. Speak on the podium, of any concerned issue.
Just as those who have the voting rights, would go and vote.
If more of those "Disabled People" who are competent to write to their political reps, would have been doing so. Add go to the 'board meeting' of their local public transit company. Speak on the podium, of any concerned issue.
Just as those who have the voting rights, would go and vote.
-SSI is not the same as SSD. Do me a favor and read up on the difference- https://www.ssa.gov.
-Those "adaptions on the curbs/streets aren't mutually exclusive for "disabled people". People pushing strollers or pulling carts (I used to pull a folding grocery cart for some elderly neighbors when I was a kid) would benefit- as well as young novice cyclists that haven't acquired the skill or confidence to ride with traffic.
-As to the not paying "petroleum tax" goes, I call bollocks. If someone is capable of driving, then their paying for their own fuel. If they are incapable, then they'll either be paying friends/family or some other service (transit/taxi/Uber) that has fuel factored in to the pricing scheme. Plus, if your buying anything from anywhere, the price of the goods typically have a portion of the freight fees- which includes fuel surcharges- factored in.
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06-19-16, 01:24 PM
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I would like to claim responsibility for this little dirt path, cutting the corner, inside the poles (one street sign , the other is a button to push for the crosswalk).
I have added a little crushed stone from time to time, when it got muddy:
IMG_5398 by AviationMetalSmith, on Flickr
I have added a little crushed stone from time to time, when it got muddy:
IMG_5398 by AviationMetalSmith, on Flickr
06-19-16, 09:38 PM
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Nice and sharp edged, and near impossible to see at night if the lights in the area aren't working. They pulled the bollard out to allow equipment access during a cleanup after some bad flooding, and it's been missing for weeks.
06-19-16, 09:43 PM
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06-19-16, 09:46 PM
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BTW, I did sweep up some broken glass on the sidewalk yesterday. Thank Goodness I speak fluent pantomime, as my Mandarin isn't up to the task most of the time.
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06-19-16, 11:47 PM
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WE KNOW that those on the wheelchairs >are the least reliable taxpayers, if paying any taxes -- to these roads at all.< Many of them being homeless.
As there are different income levels of "homeless." The more wealthy [better-off] vs. the poor [worse-off].
The ones who have SSI, food stamps, etc. vs. the ones who have less or none.
What ALL pedestrians/joggers need --- when behaving such -- is to be cited when walking/jogging/running in the 'BIKE LANE.' As law enforcement will agree with what I say; those who are not citing are simply not choosing to do so. Those being in the 'BIKE LANE' are a 'liability' issue to the city/county.
Then, there are city/county locations that do not have 'bike lane.' Only the shoulder with the white stripe.
That leaves LESSER space for cyclists.
What does 'Transit" have to do with this? As you add of "transit" --- I will add the issue of "transit" buses violating the "3-foot-law" of space to be given. In this case, as I be in the 'BIKE LANE.' As I make continuous complaints against these unionized employees.
As there are different income levels of "homeless." The more wealthy [better-off] vs. the poor [worse-off].
The ones who have SSI, food stamps, etc. vs. the ones who have less or none.
What ALL pedestrians/joggers need --- when behaving such -- is to be cited when walking/jogging/running in the 'BIKE LANE.' As law enforcement will agree with what I say; those who are not citing are simply not choosing to do so. Those being in the 'BIKE LANE' are a 'liability' issue to the city/county.
Then, there are city/county locations that do not have 'bike lane.' Only the shoulder with the white stripe.
That leaves LESSER space for cyclists.
What does 'Transit" have to do with this? As you add of "transit" --- I will add the issue of "transit" buses violating the "3-foot-law" of space to be given. In this case, as I be in the 'BIKE LANE.' As I make continuous complaints against these unionized employees.
If more of those "Disabled People" who are competent to write to their political reps, would have been doing so. Add go to the 'board meeting' of their local public transit company. Speak on the podium, of any concerned issue.
Just as those who have the voting rights, would go and vote.
-SSI is not the same as SSD. Do me a favor and read up on the difference- https://www.ssa.gov.
-Those "adaptions on the curbs/streets aren't mutually exclusive for "disabled people". People pushing strollers or pulling carts (I used to pull a folding grocery cart for some elderly neighbors when I was a kid) would benefit- as well as young novice cyclists that haven't acquired the skill or confidence to ride with traffic.
-As to the not paying "petroleum tax" goes, I call bollocks. If someone is capable of driving, then their paying for their own fuel. If they are incapable, then they'll either be paying friends/family or some other service (transit/taxi/Uber) that has fuel factored in to the pricing scheme. Plus, if your buying anything from anywhere, the price of the goods typically have a portion of the freight fees- which includes fuel surcharges- factored in.
Molten, Your comment about people in wheelchairs being the least reliable when it comes to paying taxes. Would have to include, not just those who are combat veterans. But also those with MS(comedian Richard Pryor died in 2005 at 65 from MS). But also those that have lost all or part of a leg from Diabetes, on-the-job accident, vehicular accident, or as a crime victim/survivor.
Randomgear, Exactly!! Before he died, Jim Brady(former Press Secretary for former U.S. Pres. Ronald Reagan) was confined to a wheelchair, following John Hinckley's assassination attempt on the President.
Molten, On your comment about disabled people generally being more involved local government matters. It is not as easy as you think. While the dips in the sidewalk, for the crosswalk are great, that is at the street level. Government buildings are supposed to be more accessible to those in wheelchairs. But that still isn't the case. Also, The person in a wheelchair may not be able to attend civic meetings. Either because they are not on a bus route, or there is no wheelchair van that can/will take them to the civic meetings.
no1mad, The difference is, SSI is considered 'welfare', and SSDI is 'disability'. SSDI does require a prior work history.
06-19-16, 11:52 PM
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I would like to claim responsibility for this little dirt path, cutting the corner, inside the poles (one street sign , the other is a button to push for the crosswalk).
I have added a little crushed stone from time to time, when it got muddy:
IMG_5398 by AviationMetalSmith, on Flickr
I have added a little crushed stone from time to time, when it got muddy:
IMG_5398 by AviationMetalSmith, on Flickr
06-20-16, 10:14 AM
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I forgot to mention the kids bike helmet giveaway I organized gave away another 100 helmets a couple of weeks ago.
08-10-16, 04:30 PM
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Brush Clearing, on a blind curve.
08-21-16, 08:00 AM
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Two days ago, I was on a four-lane divided arterial when the battery in the vehicle in front of me went RIP on the driver. Since the driver could not put on their hazard lights, I stayed behind the vehicle to make sure they weren't rear-ended by an inattentive motorist, which almost happened several times. I motioned for them to quickly get in the passing lane.
When his co-worker came with their pickup and a strong rope. The car was towed(at 5mph) into the employee parking lot of the regional energy utility.
When his co-worker came with their pickup and a strong rope. The car was towed(at 5mph) into the employee parking lot of the regional energy utility.
08-21-16, 08:20 AM
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WE KNOW that those on the wheelchairs >are the least reliable taxpayers, if paying any taxes -- to these roads at all.< Many of them being homeless.
As there are different income levels of "homeless." The more wealthy [better-off] vs. the poor [worse-off].
The ones who have SSI, food stamps, etc. vs. the ones who have less or none.
What ALL pedestrians/joggers need --- when behaving such -- is to be cited when walking/jogging/running in the 'BIKE LANE.' As law enforcement will agree with what I say; those who are not citing are simply not choosing to do so. Those being in the 'BIKE LANE' are a 'liability' issue to the city/county.
Then, there are city/county locations that do not have 'bike lane.' Only the shoulder with the white stripe.
That leaves LESSER space for cyclists.
What does 'Transit" have to do with this? As you add of "transit" --- I will add the issue of "transit" buses violating the "3-foot-law" of space to be given. In this case, as I be in the 'BIKE LANE.' As I make continuous complaints against these unionized employees.
As there are different income levels of "homeless." The more wealthy [better-off] vs. the poor [worse-off].
The ones who have SSI, food stamps, etc. vs. the ones who have less or none.
What ALL pedestrians/joggers need --- when behaving such -- is to be cited when walking/jogging/running in the 'BIKE LANE.' As law enforcement will agree with what I say; those who are not citing are simply not choosing to do so. Those being in the 'BIKE LANE' are a 'liability' issue to the city/county.
Then, there are city/county locations that do not have 'bike lane.' Only the shoulder with the white stripe.
That leaves LESSER space for cyclists.
What does 'Transit" have to do with this? As you add of "transit" --- I will add the issue of "transit" buses violating the "3-foot-law" of space to be given. In this case, as I be in the 'BIKE LANE.' As I make continuous complaints against these unionized employees.
I do think those dependent on a wheelchair(motorized or not), should not be 'cruising' in the bike lane.
I agree with you on transit bus's violating the 3ft. law. That is why I don't pull over for them. They violate it without a care in the world.
09-30-16, 10:49 AM
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Two more adult ed basic bike maintenance classes -- they advertise one, but it fills up with enough people on a waiting list that they have had to run two classes the past couple of seasons.
I volunteer my time to teach, but I can't say it is without ulterior motive -- I (very gently and with great humor) push local shops, especially the one where I am nominally employed, and local (Pedros!) product over the course of the lesson. The shop I used to work Sundays through the summer decided to close on Sunday, so other than fill-in work when others want time off, I rarely work the shop anymore. But they are happy I'm out doing advocacy stuff in their name, so I maintain my employment status... and importantly, my employee discount on bikes, parts, and accessories. Everyone wins!
For the Winter/Spring schedule, I have found that I need to expand the basic class an hour to cover what I try to teach, from two to three hours. And by popular request, I may add advanced seminars through the Winter. Feedback from students has been great, and the adult ed facilitator loves the whole deal. I get a real kick out of teaching people who don't think they can do it, to swap out a tube and adjust their own gears.
I volunteer my time to teach, but I can't say it is without ulterior motive -- I (very gently and with great humor) push local shops, especially the one where I am nominally employed, and local (Pedros!) product over the course of the lesson. The shop I used to work Sundays through the summer decided to close on Sunday, so other than fill-in work when others want time off, I rarely work the shop anymore. But they are happy I'm out doing advocacy stuff in their name, so I maintain my employment status... and importantly, my employee discount on bikes, parts, and accessories. Everyone wins!
For the Winter/Spring schedule, I have found that I need to expand the basic class an hour to cover what I try to teach, from two to three hours. And by popular request, I may add advanced seminars through the Winter. Feedback from students has been great, and the adult ed facilitator loves the whole deal. I get a real kick out of teaching people who don't think they can do it, to swap out a tube and adjust their own gears.
11-24-16, 12:43 PM
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16090772 by AviationMetalSmith, on FlickrGosh, It is now possible to record my work, with the monopod-mounted Bike Cam (SJ4000, similar to a GoPro)...
Clogged Drain? by AviationMetalSmith, on FlickrThis is the drian near the train tracks, it clogs up twice a week. I used a three-tine-cultivator to clear the holes , so water can pass through:
16100782 by AviationMetalSmith, on Flickr
12-03-16, 12:45 PM
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thats what the dutch goverment said for the last 60 years.. until a few year back they realized that the 3300 kids brought to the ER after hitting on of those 'its for your safety'-bollards are not worth the magical safety, theyre removing them