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If you want to be sure, you could put it in a stroller or refrigerator box. But you’ll probably be fine.

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They’re enforcing it because a vocal minority complained and/or because a particular cop has a grudge. If it was about safety they’d be enforcing the speed limit instead.

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@Dirt 34153 wrote:

Honestly, I’d rather squeeze by the sign like that and have it be visible and effective than wayyyyyy off to the right. Thats’ just me though.

In honor of you, they’ll put the sign back and then place an MPD cruiser next to it. Note: cruiser not for enforcement.

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Remember what happened last time someone asked for safety improvements…http://dcist.com/2012/10/dc_cracks_down_on_pennsylvania_aven.php

That aside, the obvious answer is simply that they can’t just close a bike or pedestrian facility without an alternative. If they need to, they can close a street lane instead. VDOT could learn that lesson as well (fairfax county parkway at 50/fair lakes).

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@Mark Blacknell 34132 wrote:

For what, exactly?

Being annoying. Ain’t that what the stoplight tickets are for?

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I’ve heard good things about cygolite but haven’t tried one yet.

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@Certifried 34021 wrote:

sounds like better brEaking to me!

Fixed that for you

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Might also be a sticky valve; remember to bonk it with your finger before attaching the pump. (So some air comes out.)

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There goes the theory that not crossing during the countdown is magically safe.

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@bluerider 33980 wrote:

I find myself drawn to simple commuters with flair lately and I keep coming back to this.

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Handlebars are too high.

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@jabberwocky 33943 wrote:

I’m getting confused. Are people actually arguing that the stop signs on the W&OD have no legal weight and can be ignored? Because, uh, stopping at those roads seems like a really good idea to me.

If you slow down, look around, and proceed because the way is clear, what does a full stop add? Nobody (as far as I know) is arguing for blindly barreling through the intersection.

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@baiskeli 33927 wrote:

What do you suggest?

Something that says “high speed cross traffic, poor enforcement”

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Alternatively, they could use an appropriate, explanatory sign.

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Scofflaw motorists! There ought to be some sort of licensing and insurance scheme, that would fix this!

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@KLizotte 33899 wrote:

Oh my god, that would be too funny. What if it were painted with anatomically correct pictures too?!

Why waste the opportunity and stick to anatomic accuracy?

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