This is my most common school-to-home route on UW-Madison campus (sped up 4x). Notice the lady running a stop sign around 3:05. Notice me talking to her about it around 3:20.
Showing posts with label Infrastructure. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Infrastructure. Show all posts
Friday, September 30, 2011
Thursday, September 29, 2011
Bike Signage: "Traffic" & "Except Bikes"
I have many times heard the argument of frustrated motorists that cyclists should not be on the road, for they interfere with traffic. Their argument fails to properly define the term "traffic." For many, traffic = personal automobile. I hold fast to the fact that bikes make up a portion of traffic, or are included underneath the umbrella term "traffic." Here is some evidence that folks in charge of infrastructure in Madison understand the concept:
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| This notice is intended to caution motorists and bicyclists alike of the right-of-way held by bicycle cross-TRAFFIC. |
On another note, I quite enjoy one of the three signs on the post in the picture below. Can you guess which one? Look closely!
Today's reason for Why I Ride a bike: Intelligent traffic planning can increase safety for all forms of traffic, including bicycles. I enjoy increased safety and awareness.
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Sharrows and the like
Just a quick note to share a feature I enjoy on part of a commute route I occasionally take.
The picture was taken in a traffic-calmed neighborhood, where a bike path is integrated into the street. I like how they handled the flow of bicycle traffic around the tree-filled circle. The path continues to the back right of the picture. I enjoy being taken seriously as part of traffic.
The picture was taken in a traffic-calmed neighborhood, where a bike path is integrated into the street. I like how they handled the flow of bicycle traffic around the tree-filled circle. The path continues to the back right of the picture. I enjoy being taken seriously as part of traffic.
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