Comments on: Civic Leaders Shy Away From The Term “Bike Lanes” http://www.fairfieldvoice.com/2009/07/14/civic-leaders-shy-away-from-the-term-bike-lanes/ A community blog for the city of Fairfield, Iowa Fri, 12 Mar 2010 17:47:37 -0500 hourly 1 By: Happy New Year: A Look Back And Forward | Fairfield Voice http://www.fairfieldvoice.com/2009/07/14/civic-leaders-shy-away-from-the-term-bike-lanes/comment-page-1/#comment-6110 Happy New Year: A Look Back And Forward | Fairfield Voice Tue, 29 Dec 2009 05:50:31 +0000 http://fairfieldvoice.com/?p=1770#comment-6110 [...] over cell towers and bike lanes . . [...] [...] over cell towers and bike lanes . . [...]

]]> By: Phyllis Khare http://www.fairfieldvoice.com/2009/07/14/civic-leaders-shy-away-from-the-term-bike-lanes/comment-page-1/#comment-1065 Phyllis Khare Sat, 18 Jul 2009 14:46:32 +0000 http://fairfieldvoice.com/?p=1770#comment-1065 Does anyone on the City Council read this blog? Do you send them a summary of the thoughts presented? Does anyone on the City Council read this blog? Do you send them a summary of the thoughts presented?

]]> By: Will Merydith http://www.fairfieldvoice.com/2009/07/14/civic-leaders-shy-away-from-the-term-bike-lanes/comment-page-1/#comment-898 Will Merydith Sat, 18 Jul 2009 02:59:24 +0000 http://fairfieldvoice.com/?p=1770#comment-898 What's frustrating is the documentation and information regarding bike safety has already been provided. See Mark Bell's comment above which references a document with details on Bike Safety. The State of Iowa (Department of Transportation) also has detailed guidelines and *recommendations* for bike lanes. My perception as I learn more about this issue is that the City Leadership has really dropped the ball here. I'm going to most likely address the council next meeting with a couple of issues. And as much as I hate to say this, I believe that a critical mistake has already been implemented on Business 34 that violates one of the safety guidelines put out by the Department of Transportation (I'll post details later this weekend). What's frustrating is the documentation and information regarding bike safety has already been provided. See Mark Bell's comment above which references a document with details on Bike Safety. The State of Iowa (Department of Transportation) also has detailed guidelines and *recommendations* for bike lanes.

My perception as I learn more about this issue is that the City Leadership has really dropped the ball here. I'm going to most likely address the council next meeting with a couple of issues. And as much as I hate to say this, I believe that a critical mistake has already been implemented on Business 34 that violates one of the safety guidelines put out by the Department of Transportation (I'll post details later this weekend).

]]> By: Kai_Zen http://www.fairfieldvoice.com/2009/07/14/civic-leaders-shy-away-from-the-term-bike-lanes/comment-page-1/#comment-825 Kai_Zen Fri, 17 Jul 2009 23:30:48 +0000 http://fairfieldvoice.com/?p=1770#comment-825 Facts bordering on supposition. Feeling pressure from higher up the pay-grade, chain of command, FPD (Officer Kendrick Bell) is researching grants to deliver bike safety programs. He has checked with AJs Bike shop and a few other businesses for some assistance. I will concur with an earlier reply that this may be a liability issue at stake. Hedging from FEDA and the Chamber seem to indicate a formation of the "I-told-you-so," sub-committee. Watching traffic on east Burlington, I think that "bike safety," should be redefined as, "bike risk." Some (small percentage) vehicles, like some cyclists are a little lackadaisical. Additionally, I stopped one young boy from biking down the wrong side of the street several times (also) without a bike helmet; asking him nicely to Ride Right. Crikey! I've become my father. Facts bordering on supposition.

Feeling pressure from higher up the pay-grade, chain of command, FPD (Officer Kendrick Bell) is researching grants to deliver bike safety programs. He has checked with AJs Bike shop and a few other businesses for some assistance.

I will concur with an earlier reply that this may be a liability issue at stake. Hedging from FEDA and the Chamber seem to indicate a formation of the "I-told-you-so," sub-committee.

Watching traffic on east Burlington, I think that "bike safety," should be redefined as, "bike risk." Some (small percentage) vehicles, like some cyclists are a little lackadaisical. Additionally, I stopped one young boy from biking down the wrong side of the street several times (also) without a bike helmet; asking him nicely to Ride Right.

Crikey! I've become my father.

]]> By: Will Merydith http://www.fairfieldvoice.com/2009/07/14/civic-leaders-shy-away-from-the-term-bike-lanes/comment-page-1/#comment-703 Will Merydith Thu, 16 Jul 2009 04:04:21 +0000 http://fairfieldvoice.com/?p=1770#comment-703 I just finished reading that document Mark - thanks for the link. I'm even more confused and frustrated. It's all in that document. It even makes a statement (and obvious one) about the improved safety to all types of commuters. What is the issue here? The City Council has everything they need. I just finished reading that document Mark – thanks for the link. I'm even more confused and frustrated. It's all in that document. It even makes a statement (and obvious one) about the improved safety to all types of commuters.

What is the issue here? The City Council has everything they need.

]]> By: DawnMerydith http://www.fairfieldvoice.com/2009/07/14/civic-leaders-shy-away-from-the-term-bike-lanes/comment-page-1/#comment-701 DawnMerydith Thu, 16 Jul 2009 03:40:19 +0000 http://fairfieldvoice.com/?p=1770#comment-701 I want to be supportive of the council and the business community... but I WANT BIKE LANES!! :-) I want to be supportive of the council and the business community… but I WANT BIKE LANES!! :-)

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