tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8987100939087410454.post1591809762159087826..comments2023-08-03T05:42:23.030-07:00Comments on Bicycle Notes: Random Ride ReportBicicleta Banditohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16179378482457432279noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8987100939087410454.post-35772806062420935672009-11-17T10:16:21.634-08:002009-11-17T10:16:21.634-08:00Fair enough. But this isn't simply an issue of...Fair enough. But this isn't simply an issue of safety, this is an issue of being able to ride in a nice quiet environment, away from exhaust, noise, and yes, the potential for left crosses and right hooks.<br /><br />i'm not making an argument for exclusively solving transportation issues via bike paths - I'm making an argument for more options for bicyclists. Like the levy trail adjacent to East Cliff Dr and Ocean St - There's a bike lane on the street AND a path on the levy. <br /><br />And yeah, I come down West Cliff on a daily basis and no, I've been pretty lucky to not have any close calls....so far.Bicicleta Banditohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16179378482457432279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8987100939087410454.post-23085033216130835902009-11-16T22:59:05.106-08:002009-11-16T22:59:05.106-08:00But but but... those separate facilities don't...But but but... those separate facilities don't help with the crossing movements you're writing about. Even <a href="http://www.trafitec.dk/pub/Road%20safety%20and%20percieved%20risk%20of%20cycle%20tracks%20and%20lanes%20in%20Copenhagen.pdf" rel="nofollow">Danish studies</a> show that left crosses and right hooks <i>increase</i> significantly after "cycletracks" are installed. Where cycletracks help is with some of the more dangerous collisions -- you no longer need to fear the rear ender -- but you'll have more encounters with the clueless SUV and white compact drivers.<br /><br />The Danish study shows that cycletracks increase the perception of safety (hence increasing the number of cyclists), while collisions and injuries increased 9 to 10% after the construction of segregated cycletracks.<br /><br />Haven't you ever nearly nailed the side of a car while coming down the hill on West Cliff?Yokota Fritzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04808661100114872654noreply@blogger.com