tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post5384723618341846326..comments2024-03-28T08:15:11.684-04:00Comments on EV Grieve: Reader report: No motor vehicles in the bike laneUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-26942588917406813832023-02-08T10:55:35.195-05:002023-02-08T10:55:35.195-05:00Lastly- e-bikes should be permitted on the Hudson ...Lastly- e-bikes should be permitted on the Hudson River Walkway, East River Walkway and others similar to them Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-70319644249554682862023-02-08T10:53:41.438-05:002023-02-08T10:53:41.438-05:00Well said. I drive a car; have a motorcycle: have ...Well said. I drive a car; have a motorcycle: have an old stand-up e-scooter that only goes 12 mph; have a regular bicycle and have roller- blades I also take long walks and have 3 kids, 2 of whom are learning to drive. I once got a ticket on my regular bike for failing to dismount at the Bkln Bridge intersection. I ride responsibly and haven’t had an accident with ANY of these forms of transportation in 40 years of living in NYC, except when I was walking down the 102nd street walking bridge and an idiot on a regular bike mowed me down while going downhill without brakes, causing me to go to the ER. We live in NYC, not Utah. Everybody jaywalks. There is no reason to ride a bike- electric or otherwise if you have to wait for lights to turn from red- to- green. People need to use common sense and police need to enforce the truly reckless riders who “blow” thru red lights, ride on sidewalks and drive too fast in bike lanes. But- all bikes should be permitted to SAFELY go thru a red light after pausing to make sure the intersection and walkways are clear. Cabs are too expensive. Subways are often overcrowded and the enclosed condition can be unsafe. Let the safe bikers, bike and ticket the others. Otherwise- install trolleys. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-5208421730343128932022-11-14T09:01:58.769-05:002022-11-14T09:01:58.769-05:00I ride my bicycle. I drive my car. I ride all sort...I ride my bicycle. I drive my car. I ride all sorts of mass transit. I walk. I check my phone for important messages. I and many of us are users of all sorts of transportation infrastructure that our society builds and maintains for us to use in our daily lives.<br /><br />Most of us are not a$$holes but sometimes we each have a lapse and with millions of us out there, others are impacted by the occasional inattentiveness we each exhibit when we use our transportation infrastructure. <br /><br />What I'm trying to say, is that we should demonstrate a little more tolerance for each other in our daily travels and interactions and we should focus on identifying those repeat offenders with enforcement and correction.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-84504960313498430512022-11-13T18:05:10.568-05:002022-11-13T18:05:10.568-05:00Totally agree. The delivery e bikes, mopeds often ...Totally agree. The delivery e bikes, mopeds often fly down the bike lanes going 30mph if not more. Yes they are doing a valuable service but why can’t they follow rules. NYC survived prior to e bikes and some would argue was actually better Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-89826008810271892412022-11-13T16:17:15.407-05:002022-11-13T16:17:15.407-05:00@2:16pm: "Whereas a negligent bike rider may ...@2:16pm: "Whereas a negligent bike rider may cause a bad injury but not death." Oh, really? Tell it to the families of the those who have BEEN KILLED in NYC by careless bike riders. For example:<br /><br />https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/pedestrian-dies-days-after-cyclist-crashes-into-him-while-crossing-nyc-street-cops/3835790/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-1324484621606357022022-11-13T14:16:46.121-05:002022-11-13T14:16:46.121-05:00And you are no worse for wear, because they weren’...And you are no worse for wear, because they weren’t using a conveyance that makes them a danger to pedestrians. Just like if a car driver is negligent, they might kill someone. Whereas a negligent bike rider may cause a bad injury but not death. And a negligent pedestrian, generally speaking, causes no injury at all.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-83548664552862223902022-11-13T06:08:08.465-05:002022-11-13T06:08:08.465-05:00The City speed limit is 25mph. Why are motor bikes...The City speed limit is 25mph. Why are motor bikes allowed to go 30 especially in bike lanes? Noelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04693803803397655122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-12864490300825046422022-11-12T23:37:07.522-05:002022-11-12T23:37:07.522-05:00Any vehicle with a motor on in should be registere...Any vehicle with a motor on in should be registered and licensed and should not be allowed in the bike lanes.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-87984943061573283112022-11-12T17:41:17.311-05:002022-11-12T17:41:17.311-05:00Total agree. All you need to do is watch the biker...Total agree. All you need to do is watch the bikers riding like it's the wild west. Stop lights? No. One way Streets? No. Middle of the Avenue between lanes? No. The list goes on and on, they just do what they want and flip you the bird because they are riding a bike. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-1184823194743722702022-11-12T16:45:43.801-05:002022-11-12T16:45:43.801-05:00Never been hit by a cyclist.
But slammed into by s...Never been hit by a cyclist.<br />But slammed into by some asshole typing on their phone while walking; about twice per day on average.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-20763822453509451492022-11-12T09:50:50.726-05:002022-11-12T09:50:50.726-05:00Perfectly said... "anything-goes attitude is ...Perfectly said... "anything-goes attitude is part of what's dragging this city down"NOTORIOUShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03108784739330468457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-31898962385514764472022-11-12T02:23:02.273-05:002022-11-12T02:23:02.273-05:00Hear Hear 1:47 you should run for city council or ...Hear Hear 1:47 you should run for city council or at least a community board 3 position cause nailed Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-850261644211579962022-11-12T00:43:01.059-05:002022-11-12T00:43:01.059-05:00I feel so primitive... but i still believe in peda...I feel so primitive... but i still believe in pedal power.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-89762704786099137052022-11-11T19:08:30.974-05:002022-11-11T19:08:30.974-05:001:47 Terrific POST! You said EVERY word your avera...1:47 Terrific POST! You said EVERY word your average Pedestrian in this city feels.if there was an advocacy group for Pedestrians things would start to be fixed but until then...JAMEShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05146138585016481943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-67202123634214383372022-11-11T19:05:28.887-05:002022-11-11T19:05:28.887-05:00And of-course these E-Bike rules will be followed ...And of-course these E-Bike rules will be followed by the riders(Sarcasm!) and NOT enforced by DOT...This is why it is so DANGEROUS to cross the streets (or even walk on the Sidewalks!) in NYC.JAMEShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05146138585016481943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-10573662379168420952022-11-11T19:00:11.127-05:002022-11-11T19:00:11.127-05:00Is this doable?
Human powered vehicle/skate lane
E...Is this doable?<br />Human powered vehicle/skate lane<br />E-scooter/bike/board lane<br />1 or 2 wheeled motorized lane<br />Car/SUV/Truck lane<br />Bus LaneAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-8092497711686436032022-11-11T18:44:19.121-05:002022-11-11T18:44:19.121-05:00you people here complaining about bikes should get...you people here complaining about bikes should get out and jump on one. Then you'll understand what we have to deal with when you're on one. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-69801904322713867382022-11-11T17:21:18.418-05:002022-11-11T17:21:18.418-05:00Great sign! Welcome addition to the 1st Ave bike l...Great sign! Welcome addition to the 1st Ave bike lane.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-11502416621501734802022-11-11T17:02:42.253-05:002022-11-11T17:02:42.253-05:00no bikes OR scooters/mopeds on the sidewalk. need ...no bikes OR scooters/mopeds on the sidewalk. need a petition to deal with this dangerous situation, it is total BSAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-40108248788861277362022-11-11T16:40:40.886-05:002022-11-11T16:40:40.886-05:00Think I spotted the cyclist hater.Think I spotted the cyclist hater.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-38812494587364169062022-11-11T15:54:25.100-05:002022-11-11T15:54:25.100-05:00The motorcycles, mopeds and e-bikes don't adhe...The motorcycles, mopeds and e-bikes don't adhere to the traffic laws. They always run the RED LIGHTS!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-69531012013058986992022-11-11T14:31:53.369-05:002022-11-11T14:31:53.369-05:00Bike lanes are out of control with e-bikes, scoote...Bike lanes are out of control with e-bikes, scooters, full speed both directions. sidewalks are nearly as bad. Food deliveries rule.dwghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08713507445668051259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-22328233660300023802022-11-11T14:19:08.487-05:002022-11-11T14:19:08.487-05:00To clarify 1:23 PM. Folks can stop calling cyclist...To clarify 1:23 PM. Folks can stop calling cyclists “largely lawless” when they get off the sidewalk, start obeying traffic laws and begin stopping at red lights. Until that happens, “largely lawless” is an understatement Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-4991846594158021152022-11-11T13:47:29.357-05:002022-11-11T13:47:29.357-05:00We'll never get the mopeds out of the bike lan...We'll never get the mopeds out of the bike lanes, b/c it IS the wild west in NYC, full stop.<br /><br />And the bike riders have themselves to blame for that to some extent, since for years BEFORE mopeds were an issue, the bike riders decided that they could do whatever they wanted. The overall mindset of many bike riders is: "This is how I rode my bike when I was a kid on my local street, and I can do the same now."<br /><br />If I had a nickel for every ADULT I see riding a bike or an e-bike on the SIDEWALK, I'd have a nice pile of money at this point.<br /><br />The underlying problem, IMO, is two-fold:<br />- A selfish "everyone for themselves" POV that one sees in today's society, and<br />- NYC's complete inability to get people on bikes, skateboards, e-bikes, mopeds, etc. to obey the law.<br /><br />People single out cars as the "big bad wolf" b/c cars are larger. BUT cars are more visible and more audible - as a pedestrian I'm more likely to be aware of a car or truck. The people-powered items like bikes and such are usually silent. (And no, bike riders shouting "HEY!" doesn't work, b/c there's so much *other* noise around - and with enough bike riders on the street, you can't even tell who's yelling.)<br /><br />Just remember that the ONLY reason we even have bike lanes at all is b/c Bloomberg was pissed off that he didn't get congestion pricing and a west-side football stadium. This was a revenge move, and it was rolled out without sufficient thought or planning - it was just a "screw you, look what I have the power to do" move by Bloomberg. It *should* have been put on the ballot: We all should have been able to vote on this, since it affects everyone so widely. But that didn't happen, did it?<br /><br />And now we are living every day with the results of Bloomberg's half-assed decision. NYC keeps trying to put bandaids on a much bigger problem than it's willing to even acknowledge exists. As long as that's the case, you can bet that this issue with mopeds is going to continue, just as ALL issues with bikes, e-bikes, etc. will continue.<br /><br />The city makes "rules" - and then nobody obeys the rules and there's pretty much no enforcement. And way too many bike riders (admit it!) feel they can do whatever they want while they're out there. I see them breezing through red lights all the time. All the pious "but we're *good* bike riders" people can save their breath, b/c I know what I'm seeing! Yes, *some* people obey the rules, but *enormous* numbers of bike riders routinely flout the laws and rules.<br /><br />The anything-goes attitude is part of what's dragging this city down, and I don't expect that either the city's non-enforcement nor people's overall disdain for the rules will change.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-45310792776695219512022-11-11T13:29:14.976-05:002022-11-11T13:29:14.976-05:00Not a real (official) sign.
Artist might as well a...Not a real (official) sign.<br />Artist might as well also hang a sign on traffic signals reading "No Running Red Lights".Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com