New "speed control" bariers at Roosevelt Island

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  • May 25, 2011 at 2:37 pm #926149
    OneEighth
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    Again, for anyone wishing to express their concerns directly to the Park Superintendent, here is Ms. Dottie Marshall’s email address: GWMP_Superintendent@nps.gov
    Giving the benefit of the doubt for just a moment—it appears that someone had the sense to leave a gap in the new speed bump to allow bikes to swing wide for the turn without having to hit the bump. It’s still bad placement and doesn’t address the underlying design flaw(s), but hey.

    May 25, 2011 at 3:23 pm #926151
    Dirt
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    I can’t wait to see what’s next. I am so hoping that they install a catapult that randomly flings trail users into the Potomac. :D

    (Yes. I am being a sarcastic jerk and that isn’t at all helpful. The image in my mind of such a thing was just way too vivid for me to NOT comment.)

    I love and respect all mankind. :D

    Pete

    May 25, 2011 at 5:01 pm #926152
    OneEighth
    Participant

    Does it absolutely have to be random…or can I help pick who gets flung?

    May 25, 2011 at 8:16 pm #926158
    consularrider
    Participant

    Who gets to hit the eject button?

    May 26, 2011 at 12:51 pm #926184
    Dirt
    Participant

    I like the idea of completely random flingings. It adds a bit of suspense to the ride. If someone were actually at the controls, I would know that I had a 100% chance of getting flinged every day. (My bad English and made-up words are intentional. It cuts down on being taken more seriouslier.)

    June 1, 2011 at 1:26 pm #926332
    Dirt
    Participant

    I’ve had an ongoing e-mail volley with Dottie Marshal, Park Superintendent. She’s been awesome!!! She e-mailed me this morning and said that she’d been out to observe how traffic flows over the speed bump. She agreed that it needs to be moved to the south of that crosswalk area. That was originally where it was supposed to be installed. They’re going to have the contractor move the speed bump as soon as they can.

    I had a great exchange with Superintendent Marshall and was impressed with their attention to detail and safety. They’re really trying to do what is best for all users. Sometimes that balance is hard to find.

    Happy riding.

    Pete

    June 1, 2011 at 1:34 pm #926334
    OneEighth
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    @Dirt 3887 wrote:

    I like the idea of completely random flingings. It adds a bit of suspense to the ride. If someone were actually at the controls, I would know that I had a 100% chance of getting flinged every day. (My bad English and made-up words are intentional. It cuts down on being taken more seriouslier.)

    Reminds me of that Monty Python skit with the flying cat.

    June 1, 2011 at 1:55 pm #926335
    Dirt
    Participant

    @OneEighth 4055 wrote:

    Reminds me of that Monty Python skit with the flying cat.

    I was actually thinking of :
    KEEPER: What is your favorite color?
    GALAHAD: Blue. No yel– Auuuuuuuugh!

    PS: While researching this post, I found the entire script for Monty Python and the Holy Grail. Dang I love the Interwebs. I also like that “Lemon Chiffon” is a color choice for text on this forum. The world is truly a happy place.

    June 2, 2011 at 5:56 pm #926397
    baiskeli
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    @Dirt 4053 wrote:

    I’ve had an ongoing e-mail volley with Dottie Marshal, Park Superintendent. She’s been awesome!!! She e-mailed me this morning and said that she’d been out to observe how traffic flows over the speed bump. She agreed that it needs to be moved to the south of that crosswalk area. That was originally where it was supposed to be installed. They’re going to have the contractor move the speed bump as soon as they can.

    South? That doesn’t make sense. I thought it was keeping cyclists from rushing onto the trail at the crosswalk when coming from the north and sideswiping those who take the trail the whole way. At least, it’s accomplishing that now by slowing and/or discouraging bikes in that part of the parking lot.

    June 2, 2011 at 6:48 pm #926403
    Dirt
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    @baiskeli 4140 wrote:

    South? That doesn’t make sense. I thought it was keeping cyclists from rushing onto the trail at the crosswalk when coming from the north and sideswiping those who take the trail the whole way. At least, it’s accomplishing that now by slowing and/or discouraging bikes in that part of the parking lot.

    I believe the purpose was to slow cars down around the crosswalk.

    June 3, 2011 at 5:20 pm #926437
    baiskeli
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    @Dirt 4147 wrote:

    I believe the purpose was to slow cars down around the crosswalk.

    Okay, well, it’s working to slow cyclists who cut through that side of the parking lot too.

    June 6, 2011 at 4:34 pm #926496
    consularrider
    Participant

    But it is totally gone now (as of Friday afternoon I believe). Wonder if it will make the appearance again?

    June 9, 2011 at 1:03 pm #926707
    consularrider
    Participant

    It’s back…

    The speed bump was being reinstalled south of the crosswalk this morning at 8 am.

    June 9, 2011 at 1:03 pm #926788
    consularrider
    Participant

    It’s back…

    The speed bump was being reinstalled south of the crosswalk this morning at 8 am.

    June 10, 2011 at 1:12 pm #926811
    Dirt
    Participant

    It’s back and in a much better location…. I like this set-up much better.

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    New Speed Bump location

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    Car demonstrating correct speed bump technique.

    Have a nice day.

    Pete

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