Missed connection

[n18]

“Never go between a man and his cheeseburger” has served me well.

[lordofthemark]

It seems it was actually the Popeye’s and the issue was the chicken sandwiches.

If any developer wants to buy that parcel and get rid of the drive through, I volunteer to go to the Council and testify on behalf of any zoning variance to redevelop.

[mstone]

@lordofthemark 194106 wrote:

It seems it was actually the Popeye’s and the issue was the chicken sandwiches.

Those things are dangerous.

[chris_s]

@lordofthemark 194106 wrote:

If any developer wants to buy that parcel and get rid of the drive through, I volunteer to go to the Council and testify on behalf of any zoning variance to redevelop.

One of the most enlightening moments I’ve ever had on Transportation Commission was when the transportation impact analysis came in for the 12-story office building that will eventually replace the old Wendy’s in Courthouse. Trips per day went DOWN. Like..way down. Fast food drive-throughs are extremely traffic-intensive.

[n18]

@lordofthemark 194106 wrote:

It seems it was actually the Popeye’s and the issue was the chicken sandwiches.

If any developer wants to buy that parcel and get rid of the drive through, I volunteer to go to the Council and testify on behalf of any zoning variance to redevelop.

Sorry if I made you feel worse. I learned to avoid those heading into fast food restaurants because they are only half alert, it’s their last leg of the trip, and it gives me a chuckle every time I do it!

[scoot]

I’m even more cautious of people exiting fast-food drive-thrus. They’re often more attentive to their newly acquired treats than they are to anything beyond their windshields.

[scoot]

This one is from Ballston on Saturday afternoon:

Me: preparing to turn right from westbound 5th Rd N onto northbound Quincy
You: two pedestrians half a block north, walking in the Quincy St bike lane towards me
Me: seeing you, and no traffic, I choose to turn into the general lane rather than the bike lane
One of you: now on the edge of the general lane, as both of you prepare to enter your parked SUV
You: “there’s a bike lane over there” (while I’m passing)
Me: imaginary facepalm, saying nothing

For the record, I have no complaints with peds using the bike lane there, especially with construction eliminating the sidewalk. And as usual, there were two vehicles blocking the bike lane on the block north of Wilson anyway.

[Smitty2k1]

@chris_s 194121 wrote:

One of the most enlightening moments I’ve ever had on Transportation Commission was when the transportation impact analysis came in for the 12-story office building that will eventually replace the old Wendy’s in Courthouse. Trips per day went DOWN. Like..way down. Fast food drive-throughs are extremely traffic-intensive.

I live by the Chick-Fil-A on Maryland Ave NE DC. That place is craaaazytown

[SpaceJockey]

@Smitty2k1 195719 wrote:

I live by the Chick-Fil-A on Maryland Ave NE DC. That place is craaaazytown

Partially related…..

Me: Pulling up to a light on H St NE on my 700c commuter.
You: 30-ish, blonde, strong, brave, empathetic, hearing-other-than-abled.
Me: I heard you the first time you told me to not jeopardize my life by riding down H St NE when there are other roads available for me to ride on (side note: sinister city-planning afoot if the SF-in-DC NOMA neighborhood is really a bike deathtrap due to light-rail system). However, I vocally agreed with you immediately, partially due to you being in a 2000+ pound vehicle. Nonetheless, you continued. I appreciate your insistence I comply with you while I too was held captive at that light and eager to be within earshot of your riveting lecture.

[bentbike33]

The Jogger’s Soliloquy (recited to me as I passed her, after ringing my bell, on the Custis near the Bridge to Nowhere):

“Why do you ring your bell when I am clearly in the right lane…(inaudible due to distance)”

Well, 3 reasons:

1. My bell is a friendly and courteous warning that you are about to be passed by a bike (I had just lubed the chain so it was extra quiet today);
2. Sometimes joggers change lanes or turn around without looking back, so I wanted you to know you shouldn’t do that;
3. Trail rules require a warning be issued before passing.

[secstate]

@bentbike33 196487 wrote:

The Jogger’s Soliloquy (recited to me as I passed her, after ringing my bell, on the Custis near the Bridge to Nowhere):

“Why do you ring your bell when I am clearly in the right lane…(inaudible due to distance)”

There’s no real solution to this. The bells annoy some people, others (like me) nearly jump out out their pants if a bike passes without audible warning.

[SpaceJockey]

@secstate 196489 wrote:

There’s no real solution to this. The bells annoy some people, others (like me) nearly jump out out their pants if a bike passes without audible warning.

I agree. Sometimes I even make the decision to “engage the silent drive” and pedal to prevent the audible clicking of my freewheel. Not only does an audible warning annoy some people, it can also cause them to make an erratic movement right before I pass them, instead of right after.

[n18]

As a compromise, I use the noise from my shifters as a bell. One step down, then one step back, and repeat if necessary.

[huskerdont]

@secstate 196489 wrote:

There’s no real solution to this. The bells annoy some people, others (like me) nearly jump out out their pants if a bike passes without audible warning.

To many pedestrians, especially those not familiar with local trail conventions, a bell, especially a loud one, just means “get out of my way.” I use my voice for this reason, but of course, that annoys some people too.

[secstate]

@huskerdont 196557 wrote:

I use my voice for this reason, but of course, that annoys some people too.

I got my bell precisely to avoid using my voice!

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