Bike Fun
From:
Allison Herrera of the Walker Art Center
Date:
May 08 21:22 UTC
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I have to weigh in on this conversation about bicyclists. Myself being one as
well.
My "issue" is the greenway cyclists. While I recognize that it's for everyone,
commuters, families, pedestrians, avid cyclists, and even homeless who need to
chill on the down low it's for EVERYONE. When I say that, I am addressing the
speed demon cyclists who use the greenway as their practice space. While this
is fine, some of those folks in their team spandex need to make room for the
rest of us who aren't willing to go so fast. Several times I have witnessed
cyclists racing along nearly missing a kid on their tricycle. Please, be
respectful It's not the Tour-de-France.
Thanks,
Allison Herrera
Program Manager, Community and Public Programs
Walker Art Center
1750 Hennepin Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55403
F: 612-375-5802
-----Original Message-----
From: Lola [mailto:bikelola@gmail.com]
Sent: Thursday, May 08, 2008 3:29 PM
To: Minneapolis Issues Forum
Subject: Re: [Mpls] Bike Fun
Tim,
You raise valid points about the dangers of being a pedestrian in and around
the University, but I think that your experiences with these cyclists are not
representative of commuter cyclists as a whole. Most of the cyclists around the
U are students, and they'll bike wherever they want to, whether it's legal or
not. The U is definitely it's own microcosm, and that goes for cyclist
behavior, too.
Some great points have been made on this message board; the KSTP spot really
angered me, as well. So much was taken out of context, and the spot really
represents the worst in ambulance-chasing journalism.
I bike commute regularly, and obey the laws (most of the time). But like
someone else said earlier, if I do run a red light, and go through a stop sign
(WITH NO TRAFFIC VISIBLE), it's usually because I'm in an exposed area, and
would like to get away from the cars.
Anyway, thanks everyone for your insightful posts. I'm honestly shocked that
Minneapolis achieved such a high ranking from the League; I think this city has
a long way to go before cycling is improved. I'm pleased with the grant money
we got, but I think it could be put to better use than it is. Hire a few more
bicycle planners, and stop putting bike lanes in between car and bus lanes
downtown.
That's my two cents!
Sara Keller
Downtown, soon to be NE
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