Cyclists and pedestrian safety

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  • November 9, 2011 at 4:53 pm #910582
    Bunjabi
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    Hello!

    I was handed this flyer this morning by a MPD officer at the Chinatown Metro station. (Not commuting by bike thanks to injuries).

    I noted that two of the five drivers’ tips included cycle safety for car drivers. The section for bicyclists is also a good reminder (I see plenty of people on two wheels who could use a refresher).

    Also, hello! This is my first post.

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  • November 9, 2011 at 5:49 pm #932229
    Greenbelt
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    Seems like good advice all around on the flyer! Welcome. -Jeff

    November 9, 2011 at 6:25 pm #932232
    Dirt
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    Cool that they’re handing that out. :D Good advice. Welcome!

    November 9, 2011 at 6:31 pm #932233
    DismalScientist
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    Not that I am over-critical, but it would be nice to suggest to drivers that they signal their turns as well.

    November 9, 2011 at 7:18 pm #932235
    Terpfan
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    I’m glad they’re doing it. Hopefully they educate the officers too. My dealings with them this morning taught me they don’t have any clue. The only ones who seemed to understand were the ones who owned and used bicycles, big surprise, right? Interesting with the always riding on correct side of road since the cycletracks by default place you on the wrong side if you’re heading one direction. Still glad they’re being proactive.

    November 9, 2011 at 7:53 pm #932247
    DismalScientist
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    @Terpfan 10445 wrote:

    I’m glad they’re doing it. Hopefully they educate the officers too. My dealings with them this morning taught me they don’t have any clue. The only ones who seemed to understand were the ones who owned and used bicycles, big surprise, right? Interesting with the always riding on correct side of road since the cycletracks by default place you on the wrong side if you’re heading one direction. Still glad they’re being proactive.

    Speaking of cycletracks, it looks like DC is setting up a special one for salmons out of water: http://www.ccca-online.org/5thStNWSharrows. Is this really a good idea?

    November 10, 2011 at 5:07 am #932269
    DaveK
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    @DismalScientist 10457 wrote:

    Speaking of cycletracks, it looks like DC is setting up a special one for salmons out of water: http://www.ccca-online.org/5thStNWSharrows. Is this really a good idea?

    I really hope that first pic is a photoshop… the design is completely wrong. They actually got the contraflow lane right at New Hampshire/16th/U so it’s a mystery why that one would be so wrong.

    November 10, 2011 at 1:46 pm #932270
    Justin Antos
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    If I read the post correctly, all those photos are current conditions. I think the post is pointing out that people salmon now anyways, since nearby alternatives aren’t as safe.

    But I could be misinterpreting!

    November 11, 2011 at 7:59 pm #932349
    Terpfan
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    @DismalScientist 10457 wrote:

    Speaking of cycletracks, it looks like DC is setting up a special one for salmons out of water: http://www.ccca-online.org/5thStNWSharrows. Is this really a good idea?

    Aye carumba

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