I used to be an avid bicyclist riding in centuries (100-mile bike treks) and would ride my bike anywhere pedal-pushing (and pulling) would allow.
But, after moving to Fresno in California’s overly air-polluted San Joaquin Valley, I gave bicycling up. So, you can espouse or extoll the virtues of biking all you want. The part of the story you left out is having to contend with heightened levels of pollution in the air made worse by accelerated or deepened breathing. Add to this the added exposure to air toxics riding on thoroughfares also driven on by polluting vehicles, especially SUVs, which there seems to be a preference for in these here parts.
Cyclists need their own exclusive rights of way, separate from roadways made for motor vehicles. As far as I’m concerned, the two disparate modes were not made to coexist. Turning abandoned former railroad lines into bikeways is one laudable solution. A lot of railroad track in the United States has been abandoned over the decades. Much of that could have been turned into bike- and walkways. Some, fortunately, has. More of that seems in order.
We have our own greenway trail that use to be a railroad track. The problem is the railroad track doesn't really go anywhere where people are working or for entertainment.
Our provincial government in Alberta is studying (in advance of interfering) with our city bike lanes. Yes I'm a senior who wants to ride my bike to stay healthy. Thanks for the article.
Completely agree. One of the good things to come out of Covid in New Zealand was that older folk in particular rediscovered cycling- enjoying the quieter roads and feeling safer. Safety, or the perception of safety, is a major barrier for many people getting on bikes. Certainly it the lack of separated cycleways that put me off biking on the roads in Christchurch with kids in tow, despite being a happy (commuter) cyclist when I lived in Europe. My mother, 78, is a great inspiration however. She lives in Scotland and her greatest joy is her E-Bike which she rides absolutely everywhere all year round.
I have documented the challenges facing seniors “attempting” active cycling at this misaligned intersection located along a Residential Lined Legacy Hwy , and that leads to a Park, Major Trail System, Metra Train Station and Post Office here in Chicago suburb of Palos Park. See pg 26-27 of the report.
I used to be an avid bicyclist riding in centuries (100-mile bike treks) and would ride my bike anywhere pedal-pushing (and pulling) would allow.
But, after moving to Fresno in California’s overly air-polluted San Joaquin Valley, I gave bicycling up. So, you can espouse or extoll the virtues of biking all you want. The part of the story you left out is having to contend with heightened levels of pollution in the air made worse by accelerated or deepened breathing. Add to this the added exposure to air toxics riding on thoroughfares also driven on by polluting vehicles, especially SUVs, which there seems to be a preference for in these here parts.
Cyclists need their own exclusive rights of way, separate from roadways made for motor vehicles. As far as I’m concerned, the two disparate modes were not made to coexist. Turning abandoned former railroad lines into bikeways is one laudable solution. A lot of railroad track in the United States has been abandoned over the decades. Much of that could have been turned into bike- and walkways. Some, fortunately, has. More of that seems in order.
We have our own greenway trail that use to be a railroad track. The problem is the railroad track doesn't really go anywhere where people are working or for entertainment.
Our provincial government in Alberta is studying (in advance of interfering) with our city bike lanes. Yes I'm a senior who wants to ride my bike to stay healthy. Thanks for the article.
Completely agree. One of the good things to come out of Covid in New Zealand was that older folk in particular rediscovered cycling- enjoying the quieter roads and feeling safer. Safety, or the perception of safety, is a major barrier for many people getting on bikes. Certainly it the lack of separated cycleways that put me off biking on the roads in Christchurch with kids in tow, despite being a happy (commuter) cyclist when I lived in Europe. My mother, 78, is a great inspiration however. She lives in Scotland and her greatest joy is her E-Bike which she rides absolutely everywhere all year round.
Cycling is great for the health.
Walking is even better.
And doesn't require pavement.
Crash Videos: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMfNAGP-iqfhSodZr8JiSf3PlVNbPeP0m&si=SLssu0bSddZSut2L
Crash Report at Misaligned Intersection w/o Ped Infra
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1S0v8jnJ_pqAwd-JQyqIQz2OGaqXXQFiG/view?usp=drivesdk
Cyclists Crossing at Unmarked Misaligned Crossing where Cars go 50-70mph and Crash Repeatedly on Corners where People Stand to Cross:
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMfNAGP-iqfiXKag2SIgr6--a3ZPk0rIt&si=WZ-jIGJVM6YtRdWx
I have documented the challenges facing seniors “attempting” active cycling at this misaligned intersection located along a Residential Lined Legacy Hwy , and that leads to a Park, Major Trail System, Metra Train Station and Post Office here in Chicago suburb of Palos Park. See pg 26-27 of the report.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/11KXIIzfHFQ_QEjQ1Q0YWH4PZw3zjW3dx/view?usp=drivesdk