3:53 p.m.
I enjoy riding my bike and would do more in town if the drivers were aware
that they must share the road. I have had a couple of situations, one of
which Randy witnessed where a gentleman pulling a trailer pulled out in
front of me. he didn't like my comment so came back around and forced me off
the road while demanding an apology. he totally disagreed with my comment
that bikes have the same rights and follow the same rules.
I ride in the country for the scenery and safety. having the added benefit
of a group makes it safer, the old adage of safety in numbers.
having more bike racks may make it more convenient, when parking but won't
make me change my mind in regards to safety.
Rand MacIntosh
519-352-4740
1-866-739-2237
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-----Original Message-----
From: ckcycle-bounces(a)lists.ncf.ca [mailto:ckcycle-bounces@lists.ncf.ca] On
Behalf Of John Sigurjonsson
Sent: Wednesday, July 28, 2010 2:54 PM
To: 'Chatham-Kent Commmunity Cycling Group'
Subject: Re: [CKcycle] pull up display
Some super ideas in this discussion of driver/rider education and its great
to see CK Cycle Community take an interest in cycling advocacy. There is
unspent budget from a grant for the educational program in 2010 so a lot of
ideas are affordable this year but may not be next year.
When considering what should be done to promote cycling in Chatham-Kent be
aware that the primary community benefit from Active Transportation comes
from replacing motorized trips with people-powered trips. So the ACSC needs
to create conditions that attract cyclists ranging from the ten year old
commuting to school (instead of being Chauffeured by mom) to granny with her
shopping tricycle. These cyclists are very different from the average member
of ckcycle. For example:
Their cycle routes are urban, not the rural roaming ckcycle does
on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings and Sunday mornings..
The purpose of their trip is utilitarian - get from A to B to
work, shop, play, etc.. They enjoy the ride but the primary purpose of the
ride isn't recreational. So they want direct routes to their destination
without having to make detours to find low-traffic routes.
They are not comfortable in traffic. They need bike lanes or
paths separated from motor vehicles. We're trying to get those built.
They need end-of-trip facilities (e.g. secure bike racks). It
might be nice if your Sunday breakfast stop had decent secure racks, but
otherwise it's probably not an issue for your recreational rides that
basically begin and end at home. For utilitarian riders who are going to
park the bike where they work, shop, play tennis, attend classes etc secure
parking is an issue.
If these folks in Chatham made the same percentage of their trips by bike as
is done in some European cities, we would have about 10,000 bikes on Chatham
streets at rush hours. Wouldn't that be something to see!
Regards
John Sigurjonsson
Member Services
Cycle Chatham-Kent
519-352-0883
-----Original Message-----
From: ckcycle-bounces(a)lists.ncf.ca [mailto:ckcycle-bounces@lists.ncf.ca] On
Behalf Of Josette deBrouwer
Sent: Monday, July 26, 2010 11:27 PM
To: Chatham-Kent Commmunity Cycling Group
Subject: Re: [CKcycle] pull up display
They should be visible at all municipal info centres and other municipal
properties, especially arenas. Also, how about the drivers licence bureau
(whatever that is called) and car dealerships? Like Geoff, I had three
incidents on one ride along hwy 3 west of Blenheim on Sunday. Not fun.
On 10-07-26 4:12 PM, "James Lively" <jalively(a)cogeco.ca> wrote:
As we were riding along on Sunday, I was asked about the bike signs on the
roads. Here's the first information going out to the public. Let me know
what you think as this is a first go, and I'll take your comments back to
the Active Communities Committee.
Thanks
James.
Hello everyone. This pull up display (x2) will be placed in the Wallaceburg
and Chatham Libraries for the month of August. (a bit too large for the
other Libraries), then they can be relocated elsewhere as needed. There
will also be a similar, accompanying poster on the wall - with the
informational tear off sheets. Please advise if anything needs to be
changed. We wanted to keep it light(meaning not too many words) - focused
on the Share the Road and the two different road signs. It is intended for
an adult audience.
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