[PeakCars]

100 views and not one attempt to bargain. Ok I get the message – how about $50? Thanks.

[PeakCars]

Yes, agree it has improved. I ride there daily as well. I suppose my main issue is in regards to the the larger area of the intersection that does not convey a sense of predictability or security. In addition to the car problem, there are drivers exiting the inspection facility and alley behind the facility, current construction close to the W&OD start point, and a very sharp turn on the trail itself prior to the intersection. A portion of drivers stop at the intersection for bicyclists because the majority of the time, traffic is sufficiently backed up to make stopping inevitable. Or perhaps with the median and higher bicyclist traffic volume, greater eye contact is possible which leads to recognition of humanity-just be careful of the cars whizzing by in the lanes adjacent to the kind souls who actually stop, particularly in the lanes leading away from 395.

[PeakCars]

@Tim Kelley 7191 wrote:

I got a quick and favorable response from ACPD:

“We did have our speed trailer in the 2900 block of S. Eads St. for about a week. It was removed yesterday to prep it for another location so it is no longer blocking the bike lane. I have spoken to the operator about avoiding that situation in the future….”

That’s great – thanks. As was stated by others in this and the previous related post earlier this year, I hope Eads St itself one fine day receives a bike lane upgrade, particularly on the northbound side where the bus depot entrance, parked cars, numerous entry points (CVS and McDonalds most notably) from the right and a narrow lane in general make for a harrowing last leg of a ride following miles and miles of peace on Four Mile Run, W&OD or Mt Vernon trail. I don’t recall if a Bicycles May Take Full Lane sign is present south of 23rd St S, but those signs tend to be ineffective anyway.

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