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Forum: Commuting
09-04-09, 10:52 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,434
Posted By BFBridgeguy

If only this came with a helmet/handlebar mount: ...

If only this came with a helmet/handlebar mount:

http://www.galls.com/style.html?assort=clearance&style=SL078
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-30-07, 11:59 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 715
Posted By BFBridgeguy

CSX tried to block some crossing to a trail in...

CSX tried to block some crossing to a trail in Philadelphia:

http://www.freetheriverpark.org/
Forum: Commuting
01-19-07, 09:06 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,499
Posted By BFBridgeguy

That's my commute as well. At least until...

That's my commute as well.

At least until the DRPA closed the walkway on the Ben Franklin Bridge because of the light coating of snow we got yesterday. So I had to take my bike home on the train.
Forum: Commuting
01-18-07, 10:06 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,499
Posted By BFBridgeguy

I've never had a problem. Meaning I've never had...

I've never had a problem. Meaning I've never had a Camden specific problem. I've had problems with drivers not paying atention, etc. that occur pretty much everywhere.

The surface of Haddon Ave....
Forum: Commuting
01-17-07, 09:28 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,499
Posted By BFBridgeguy

Soon you'll be riding down Haddon Ave all the way...

Soon you'll be riding down Haddon Ave all the way to the Ben Franklin Bridge.

And feel free to contact me if you have questions about that part. . .
Forum: Commuting
01-05-07, 02:18 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,847
Posted By BFBridgeguy

If you haven't done so yet, go to this web site...

If you haven't done so yet, go to this web site and fill out the "moving to Philadelphia" questionaire and post it (with all the comments you've made here). Very helpful folks.
...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
01-02-07, 02:35 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 5,695
Posted By BFBridgeguy

You're absolutely right. We just have to convince...

You're absolutely right. We just have to convince the DRPA people of that.

So we constantly bring up the East River bridges in NYC.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
01-02-07, 01:44 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 5,695
Posted By BFBridgeguy

There is finally a working group* of Ben Franklin...

There is finally a working group* of Ben Franklin Bridge walkway users that have met with the DRPA about the limited access to the walkway. We managed to get them to leave the closing time at 7:00 pm...
Forum: Commuting
10-20-06, 09:08 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,211
Posted By BFBridgeguy

Out of curiosity, how often are the paths on the...

Out of curiosity, how often are the paths on the East River bridges patrolled by the police?
Forum: Commuting
10-10-06, 11:37 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,875
Posted By BFBridgeguy

I guess I'd have to get rid of the "D" connector...

I guess I'd have to get rid of the "D" connector that the NiteRider uses. Is it really just a matter of cutting the old wire and attaching the new adapter? Then wrapping it with eletrical tape?
Forum: Commuting
10-09-06, 08:40 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,875
Posted By BFBridgeguy

Old Niterider battery help

I have a old Niterider commuter lighting system (10 years or so). It's a 13.2 Volt Dual Beam Commuter system with the "D" shaped battery connector. It has both a 12 W and 20 W light.


The battery...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-26-06, 08:52 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,545
Posted By BFBridgeguy

I'm pretty sure that the prison you're talking...

I'm pretty sure that the prison you're talking about (7th & Arch?) is a Federal prison, not a state prison.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-09-06, 08:22 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 662
Posted By BFBridgeguy

Mabye they want the bicycles to procreate in the...

Mabye they want the bicycles to procreate in the woods, and not on the road?
Forum: Commuting
07-14-06, 10:21 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 883
Posted By BFBridgeguy

Second that.

Second that.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-29-06, 10:24 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,108
Posted By BFBridgeguy

Many of Philadelphia's bike lanes are on one way...

Many of Philadelphia's bike lanes are on one way streets.
Forum: Commuting
06-16-06, 10:06 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 746
Posted By BFBridgeguy

Second that.

Second that.
Forum: Commuting
05-31-06, 08:25 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,935
Posted By BFBridgeguy

A Porsche? You should have hit it. I bet he...

A Porsche?

You should have hit it. I bet he would've stopped then.


Hope your recovery goes well
Forum: Commuting
05-23-06, 08:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 581
Posted By BFBridgeguy

Short Answer: It would seem that the...

Short Answer:

It would seem that the original poster was 'correcting' someone who was doing nothing wrong.

Longer Answer:

98% of the streets in downtown Philadelphia (Center City), which is...
Forum: Commuting
05-22-06, 12:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 581
Posted By BFBridgeguy

Not that this has anything to do with commuting...

Not that this has anything to do with commuting but. . .

My understanding is that on a one way street, in Pennsylvania, a cyclist can ride on either the left or the right. Can anyone confirm?
...
Forum: Commuting
05-18-06, 01:00 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 603
Posted By BFBridgeguy

This morning on my commute down Haddon I: ...

This morning on my commute down Haddon I:



Wore spandex



Made eye contact
Forum: Commuting
05-17-06, 02:13 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 603
Posted By BFBridgeguy

The ferry doesn't run early in the morning, and...

The ferry doesn't run early in the morning, and it's really expensive.
Forum: Commuting
05-17-06, 02:12 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 603
Posted By BFBridgeguy

Haddon Ave is fine, except for the horrible...

Haddon Ave is fine, except for the horrible condition of the roadway (and it's a county road!).

It might look bad, but it's a 'main street' type place, with lots of eyes on the street. It's not...
Forum: Commuting
05-05-06, 10:06 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 733
Posted By BFBridgeguy

:lol:

:lol:
Forum: Commuting
04-27-06, 08:10 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,454
Posted By BFBridgeguy

12 miles into work in the morning. Never eaten...

12 miles into work in the morning. Never eaten beforehand. Just a glass of orange juice.
Forum: Commuting
04-20-06, 09:28 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 523
Posted By BFBridgeguy

Have you looked at this: ...

Have you looked at this:

http://www.twowheelgear.com/


I have one, and it's worked fine.You need a rack that has a prong extending from the bottom for a "D" ring to hook over.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
02-13-06, 08:54 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,050
Posted By BFBridgeguy

Maybe he was a certified SCUBA instructor? :)

Maybe he was a certified SCUBA instructor? :)
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
01-20-06, 08:47 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,246
Posted By BFBridgeguy

http://www.nkcdc.org/artracks.htm

http://www.nkcdc.org/artracks.htm
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
01-18-06, 12:16 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 636
Posted By BFBridgeguy

I believe it reopened when the winds died down....

I believe it reopened when the winds died down. At least according to their web site.
Forum: Commuting
01-18-06, 08:22 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,176
Posted By BFBridgeguy

Locked on a bridge walkway

The DRPA in Philadelphia re-opened the Ben Franklin Bridge walkway yesterday (1-17-06), 42 days after closing it because 3 inches of snow fell..

But I'm fairly certain that the real reason it...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
01-18-06, 08:17 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 636
Posted By BFBridgeguy

The walkway re-opened yesterday (1-17-06), 42...

The walkway re-opened yesterday (1-17-06), 42 days after it closed.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
01-09-06, 08:40 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 636
Posted By BFBridgeguy

Also - are the NYC bridge walkways patrolled at...

Also - are the NYC bridge walkways patrolled at all by the police?


Anyone?


thanks
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
01-06-06, 12:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 636
Posted By BFBridgeguy

It's good to know that an agency (who runs the...

It's good to know that an agency (who runs the George Washington Bridge?) can clear a walkway.

Not only does the DRPA not clear the walkway, in one portion they plow snow from the roadway onto the...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
01-05-06, 03:20 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 636
Posted By BFBridgeguy

NYC Bridges (and the DRPA in Philly)

Is the information about NYC bridges still accurate on this page?

http://www.transalt.org/bridges/


Does NYC do any snow removal on bridge walkways?


Down in Philadelphia, we're on 1 month...
Forum: Commuting
12-16-05, 08:13 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 441
Posted By BFBridgeguy

http://www.drpa.org/publish/publish_item.asp?ID=13...

http://www.drpa.org/publish/publish_item.asp?ID=1301&loc=DRPA

DRPA
News
Released: 12/5/2005
Ben Franklin Bridge Walkways To Remain Closed Due To Security Upgrades

Until further notice,...
Forum: Commuting
12-14-05, 09:13 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 441
Posted By BFBridgeguy

The Benjamin Franklin Bridge walkway has been...

The Benjamin Franklin Bridge walkway has been closed since 12/5
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
12-02-05, 11:02 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 761
Posted By BFBridgeguy

But there already have been Berkeley cars . . . ...

But there already have been Berkeley cars . . .


http://www.microcarmuseum.com/tour/images/berk-b65-00.jpg
Forum: Commuting
11-03-05, 12:39 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,802
Posted By BFBridgeguy

The single speed bikes in your photos are...

The single speed bikes in your photos are probably used by messengers.
Forum: Commuting
11-01-05, 08:59 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,802
Posted By BFBridgeguy

The southside walkway on the Ben Franklin Bridge...

The southside walkway on the Ben Franklin Bridge is now open, which is a big improvement over the north side.

But I didn't see any more cyclists this morning.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
11-01-05, 08:56 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 712
Posted By BFBridgeguy

There weren't any cops at Broad & Arch when I...

There weren't any cops at Broad & Arch when I went down Arch at 7:00 this morning.
Forum: Commuting
10-19-05, 08:24 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 456
Posted By BFBridgeguy

Ha ha. According to what they've written it's...

Ha ha. According to what they've written it's about 500 cars a day and only 1 or 2 bikes per day.


Nice quiet bridge you've got there. . . . ;)
Forum: Commuting
10-06-05, 08:47 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,101
Posted By BFBridgeguy

Occasionally I get to draft a NJ transit bus, and...

Occasionally I get to draft a NJ transit bus, and it's like that, with the exhaust coming out of the roof. Plus since the engine is in the back it's easy to hear when the driver lifts their foot off...
Forum: Commuting
08-12-05, 11:39 AM
Replies: 224
Views: 8,655
Posted By BFBridgeguy

Judging by the number of water bottles on your...

Judging by the number of water bottles on your bike your commute must be about 50 miles each way.
:)
Forum: Commuting
08-12-05, 09:06 AM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,281,969
Posted By BFBridgeguy

After a 5 week break because of this: ...

After a 5 week break because of this:

http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=120381&page=1&pp=25


I was able to ride to work today. And even though the weather was hot and sticky it felt...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-12-05, 09:01 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,304
Posted By BFBridgeguy

Well it was open this morning. So after an almost...

Well it was open this morning. So after an almost 5 week break I was able to ride to work.


Thanks to everyone who sent emails and complaints.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-12-05, 09:00 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,304
Posted By BFBridgeguy

The roadway of the Ben Franklin Bridge is also...

The roadway of the Ben Franklin Bridge is also Interstate 676, and it is illeagal to ride on Interstates in Pennsylvania. I don't think it's illegal in New Jersey (or it's permitted on certain...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-11-05, 12:59 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,304
Posted By BFBridgeguy

The power of the press. One columnist gets...

The power of the press. One columnist gets involved and suddenly the walkway is supposed to open tomorrow:

http://www.philly.com/mld/dailynews/news/local/12354313.htm
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-10-05, 12:41 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,304
Posted By BFBridgeguy

Anything they don't want to answer, they ignore. ...

Anything they don't want to answer, they ignore.


They keep ingonring the fact that both the Williamsburg and Manhattan bridge in NYC are also multimodal. And the walkways on those bridges are...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-10-05, 06:18 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,304
Posted By BFBridgeguy

So far I've been unable to bike commute now for 4...

So far I've been unable to bike commute now for 4 weeks and 3 days.

And it's the only infrastructure closed due to the London subway bombings (and all the tube lines are open again right?)
...
Forum: Commuting
08-04-05, 02:27 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 734
Posted By BFBridgeguy

http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=120381...

http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=120381


I haven't been able to commute since they did this. It'll be 4 weeks on Saturday.


<grumble grumble>
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-30-05, 05:58 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,424
Posted By BFBridgeguy

Don't know about Pittsburg, but Philadelphia does...

Don't know about Pittsburg, but Philadelphia does have a bridge walkway closed (since the London bombings). There's a post in the thread that has links to complain:
...
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