Tips for crossing the Interstate

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07-01-13 | 07:05 AM

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spivonious

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Originally Posted by SiDZ

Hi all,

Thanks for all the advice. I ended up crossing at the Roselle bridge, and using the stoplights to time my trip. The light at the south end of the Roselle bridge turns red for long enough that I can make it past the right-turn-lane without having to worry about cars, and from there on the shoulder is wide enough for me to ride inside. After the bridge, it's actually a rather smooth trip.

Good to hear!

07-01-13 | 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by tergal

Face it after you have been doing it for 6 months you will want the long way anyway ... just to get more time on the bike

^This^

If there comes a time when you frequently wish your bicycle commute was shorter, you're doing it wrong!

07-01-13 | 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Leisesturm

Interstate has a very specific meaning in America and I was very confused as to why people were advising the o.p. to get out there on what should be a limited access roadway.

Interstates are open to cycling in much of the United States. Some Interstates have separate facilities, others just allow cyclists on the shoulders, but there shouldn't be anything confusing about cycling on Interstates. (Here in Washington, both I-90 and I-5 are mostly open to cyclists, and very popular cycling routes.)

07-01-13 | 10:43 PM

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If you don't hear back from the DOT, you may also contact the city councilperson (maybe y'all call them aldermen up there?) and ask them to help you with the situation. It's not exactly their job, but they are usually effective, at least in my experience.