Indian Wells to remove bike paths from Highway 111
01-24-07, 02:25 PM
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Indian Wells to remove bike paths from Highway 111
https://www.thedesertsun.com/apps/pbc...=2007701180346
Indian Wells CA wants to convert bikepaths on Highway 111 into an extra traffic lane.
In years past, I rode and enjoyed that bike lane. It was wide enough to provide some buffering from traffic. Without it, the best road running the length of the valley will become a dangerous ride for cyclists. Indian Wells has a history of favoring only the rich. As a city, it has no public high school and no city parks. Their attitude seems to be that anyone who counts belongs to a country club anyway.
It's typical Indian Wells timing to reduce bicycling facilities just when the President is recommending reducing gas consumption. I have written them to protest. If you want. Here is the contact address.
https://www.cityofindianwells.org/page.cfm?content=34
The bike lane can be seen on the left of the photo.
Indian Wells CA wants to convert bikepaths on Highway 111 into an extra traffic lane.
In years past, I rode and enjoyed that bike lane. It was wide enough to provide some buffering from traffic. Without it, the best road running the length of the valley will become a dangerous ride for cyclists. Indian Wells has a history of favoring only the rich. As a city, it has no public high school and no city parks. Their attitude seems to be that anyone who counts belongs to a country club anyway.
It's typical Indian Wells timing to reduce bicycling facilities just when the President is recommending reducing gas consumption. I have written them to protest. If you want. Here is the contact address.
https://www.cityofindianwells.org/page.cfm?content=34
The bike lane can be seen on the left of the photo.
01-24-07, 03:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Artkansas
https://www.thedesertsun.com/apps/pbc...=2007701180346
Indian Wells CA wants to convert bikepaths on Highway 111 into an extra traffic lane.
In years past, I rode and enjoyed that bike lane. It was wide enough to provide some buffering from traffic. Without it, the best road running the length of the valley will become a dangerous ride for cyclists. Indian Wells has a history of favoring only the rich. As a city, it has no public high school and no city parks. Their attitude seems to be that anyone who counts belongs to a country club anyway.
It's typical Indian Wells timing to reduce bicycling facilities just when the President is recommending reducing gas consumption. I have written them to protest. If you want. Here is the contact address.
https://www.cityofindianwells.org/page.cfm?content=34
The bike lane can be seen on the left of the photo.
Indian Wells CA wants to convert bikepaths on Highway 111 into an extra traffic lane.
In years past, I rode and enjoyed that bike lane. It was wide enough to provide some buffering from traffic. Without it, the best road running the length of the valley will become a dangerous ride for cyclists. Indian Wells has a history of favoring only the rich. As a city, it has no public high school and no city parks. Their attitude seems to be that anyone who counts belongs to a country club anyway.
It's typical Indian Wells timing to reduce bicycling facilities just when the President is recommending reducing gas consumption. I have written them to protest. If you want. Here is the contact address.
https://www.cityofindianwells.org/page.cfm?content=34
The bike lane can be seen on the left of the photo.
indian wells is just ridiculous!!!!
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01-24-07, 04:08 PM
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Originally Posted by caligurl
indian wells is just ridiculous!!!!
Maybe this event will also inspire the locals to form a bicycle advocacy group which is needed.
01-24-07, 07:01 PM
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[QUOTE=Artkansas]https://www.thedesertsun.com/apps/pbc...=2007701180346
Indian Wells CA wants to convert bikepaths on Highway 111 into an extra traffic lane.
Letters can also be sent to the Desert Sun Newspaper, which has already given a thumbs down to the Indian Wells plan: https://www.thedesertsun.com/letters
Indian Wells CA wants to convert bikepaths on Highway 111 into an extra traffic lane.
Letters can also be sent to the Desert Sun Newspaper, which has already given a thumbs down to the Indian Wells plan: https://www.thedesertsun.com/letters
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01-24-07, 07:06 PM
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Since this is a state highway, I doubt Indian Wells is the decision maker here. They will make their pitch to the state. I would suggest contacting CalTrans and your state representative.
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I Just drove down Hwy. 111 a few weeks a go and I noticed the bike lane. The firt thought that crossed my mind was " it sure would be nice to come down to Palm Springs one weekend and ride on Hwy. 111"
Hope it stays!
Hope it stays!
