Passive aggressiveness-let me know how i did!
So today on my ride to work i was almost run down by a 2010 mercedes that gave me about six inches while he passed me in the same lane on sheridan (no shared marking or bike lane)
He then proceeded to turn into the same parking lot i was heading into and the thought crossed my mind to let him know in a friendly manner that he should give a cyclist 3 feet when passing. )I have heard rumblings that the 3 ft passing law exists here so correct me if I am incorrect) But anyways I let it go and rode on to work.
About 30 minutes later I get a request from one of the graduate students in the lab that I need to call parking services to have a car towed because a family has come to participate in an experiment and they have no where to park. (I manage a developmental and adult cognition lab at northwestern) So i give them a ring, tell them the plates and they respond that they CANNOT tow the car because the individual is a trustee of the university. My initial reaction was to kick his side mirror off and after that i have provided a visual progression...
he is second from the bottom....
He then proceeded to turn into the same parking lot i was heading into and the thought crossed my mind to let him know in a friendly manner that he should give a cyclist 3 feet when passing. )I have heard rumblings that the 3 ft passing law exists here so correct me if I am incorrect) But anyways I let it go and rode on to work.
About 30 minutes later I get a request from one of the graduate students in the lab that I need to call parking services to have a car towed because a family has come to participate in an experiment and they have no where to park. (I manage a developmental and adult cognition lab at northwestern) So i give them a ring, tell them the plates and they respond that they CANNOT tow the car because the individual is a trustee of the university. My initial reaction was to kick his side mirror off and after that i have provided a visual progression...
and finally
So considering these guys must wield some kind of power around here to be able to literally park *wherever* they want, I felt like the message was tempered but crisp. I am interested to know the cyclist point of view. Too much, not enough?
btw he drives the same car that douche hit and run guy from colorado drives, do they do mercedes on bike stats?
he is second from the bottom....
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Permalink Reply by dan brown on
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nice work. he deserves all this and more - rich arrogant fat cat.
I had a huge altercation (fortunately it never got beyone verbal) with an idiot downtown
once day. he had a BMW 7 series. I got in front and looked at his license plate (as I
pretented to take a picture) - it was a notre dame special edition : and he had UND 1.
this joker came running out of the car with his $2000 suit on and was flaring at the temples
as I blocked him (he cut me off big time with no turn signal and was talking on the cell phone
during the entire incident). there was a mass of people (this was at LaSalle and Wacker)
assembling that were fairly entertained, my theory is - the richer they are; the more dangerous
(with some exceptions). reminds me of the Matthew Pritzker incident.
DB
Duppie said:I don't think he is the 573rd richest man in the world. Rather Republic Services is listed as #573 in the Fortune Global 2000.
Besides, if that is him, he has a bigger problem than being rich. He is 79. He should no longer be driving
garrett said:yea i was thinking about that when he gunned it to get between me and the car that was in front of us in the left lane, i was thinking it probably cost him a quarter to be an asshole just now. Just "piss in the ocean" if you are the 573rd richest man in the world haha
Chris Hainey said:The Mercedes S600 is one of the biggest gas-guzzlers they have: 11 MPG city, 16 MPG highway.
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Permalink Reply by BalloonBiker on
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I wonder if your situation led to this?
From: announcements@northwestern.edu
Date: November 12, 2010 1:00:00 AM CST
To:
Subject: Bicycle Safety and Policies for Evanston and Northwestern
To: The Northwestern University Community
There have been a number of recent incidents and citations that have caused the University and the Evanston Police Department to pass along this reminder in regard to bicycle safety and parking:
The University has 2.5 miles of bicycle paths on the Evanston campus, connected to Evanston’s bicycle rightsofway. Bicycle riding is, however, prohibited on the following streets:
• The Central Business District designated as D1, D2 and D3 districts in the Evanston zoning ordinance or in any other district where signs prohibiting sidewalk riding are posted.
• Sheridan Road, between Chicago Avenue and Isabella Street
• Green Bay Road, north from Emerson Street to the Evanston city limits
• Ridge Avenue, between Howard and Emerson Streets
• Main Street, between Chicago and Ashland Avenues
Evanston City ordinances(10-9-4) prohibit riding bicycles on the sidewalks in the downtown business district, operating a bicycle after dark without a white front headlight and a red rear reflector (visible 500ft. away), or riding a bicycle in an unsafe or reckless manner or in a way that obstructs traffic. When riding on sidewalks where permitted, such person shall yield the right of way to any pedestrian, shall give an audible signal before overtaking and passing such pedestrian, and shall have the bicycle under control at all times. Violators are subject to a maximum fine of up to $100. Helmets are required for riders under the age of 18, but all students are strongly encouraged to wear helmets and use other safety gear.
Bicycles stored or parked on campus must be registered with the University Police Department and kept in designated areas, which include bicycle racks and bicycle storage rooms. Bicycles that are locked to railings, stairwells, or handicapped access ramps or are parked in hallways, doorways, or rooms in residence halls or academic buildings create a safety hazard in the event of fire and are subject to removal at the owner’s expense. The University will not reimburse individuals for locks that have been cut to remove bicycles not parked in bicycle racks or storage rooms. Students who have had an illegally parked bicycle removed should contact Facilities Management, 847-491-5807, to identify and claim it for a fee of ($25). Bicycles will be stored in the University storage area for a minimum of 30 days. After 30 days the impounded bicycles are turned over to Facilities Management and auctioned to the campus community at the used bike sale cosponsored by Norris Outdoors of Norris University Center. The University shall not be responsible for any bicycles illegally secured in campus buildings or on campus property or abandoned on University property.
If the bicycle is identified and claimed, a citation will be issued to the owner. A fine of $25 must be paid before the bicycle will be released to the owner. In addition, when bicycles have been removed from areas that are defined as a “means of egress or access,” the violators will be referred to the Division of Student Affairs for potential disciplinary action. For students living in residence halls, University Residential Life sponsors a winter bike storage program, offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Winter bike storage starts the week after Thanksgiving and ends the week after spring break.
Evanston City Code: library.municode.com/index.aspx
Northwestern Student Handbook: http://www.northwesternedu/handbook/handbook.pdf
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Permalink Reply by garrett on
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well insofar as the moving violations are concerned it appears i am the one destabilizing the framework of society.
well played jwc
i wish they would have also sent out a letter to remind everyone that trustees are not held to the same parking regulations as the rest of the users of the campus
On another note, mr. jwc 39 cut two cars off in front of me today because the person in front of him was going too slow, he then slammed on his breaks because the whole maneuver did not leave enough room for him to navigate his left turn without swinging the ass end of the that beautiful car into another car parked on the street.
I am not trying to promote the classism vein here but is anyone reminded of a reckless carriage driving incident about 100 or so pages deep into A Tale of Two Cities?
jamimaria said:I wonder if your situation led to this?
From: announcements@northwestern.edu
Date: November 12, 2010 1:00:00 AM CST
To:
Subject: Bicycle Safety and Policies for Evanston and Northwestern
To: The Northwestern University Community
There have been a number of recent incidents and citations that have caused the University and the Evanston Police Department to pass along this reminder in regard to bicycle safety and parking:
The University has 2.5 miles of bicycle paths on the Evanston campus, connected to Evanston’s bicycle rightsofway. Bicycle riding is, however, prohibited on the following streets:
• The Central Business District designated as D1, D2 and D3 districts in the Evanston zoning ordinance or in any other district where signs prohibiting sidewalk riding are posted.
• Sheridan Road, between Chicago Avenue and Isabella Street
• Green Bay Road, north from Emerson Street to the Evanston city limits
• Ridge Avenue, between Howard and Emerson Streets
• Main Street, between Chicago and Ashland Avenues
Evanston City ordinances(10-9-4) prohibit riding bicycles on the sidewalks in the downtown business district, operating a bicycle after dark without a white front headlight and a red rear reflector (visible 500ft. away), or riding a bicycle in an unsafe or reckless manner or in a way that obstructs traffic. When riding on sidewalks where permitted, such person shall yield the right of way to any pedestrian, shall give an audible signal before overtaking and passing such pedestrian, and shall have the bicycle under control at all times. Violators are subject to a maximum fine of up to $100. Helmets are required for riders under the age of 18, but all students are strongly encouraged to wear helmets and use other safety gear.
Bicycles stored or parked on campus must be registered with the University Police Department and kept in designated areas, which include bicycle racks and bicycle storage rooms. Bicycles that are locked to railings, stairwells, or handicapped access ramps or are parked in hallways, doorways, or rooms in residence halls or academic buildings create a safety hazard in the event of fire and are subject to removal at the owner’s expense. The University will not reimburse individuals for locks that have been cut to remove bicycles not parked in bicycle racks or storage rooms. Students who have had an illegally parked bicycle removed should contact Facilities Management, 847-491-5807, to identify and claim it for a fee of ($25). Bicycles will be stored in the University storage area for a minimum of 30 days. After 30 days the impounded bicycles are turned over to Facilities Management and auctioned to the campus community at the used bike sale cosponsored by Norris Outdoors of Norris University Center. The University shall not be responsible for any bicycles illegally secured in campus buildings or on campus property or abandoned on University property.
If the bicycle is identified and claimed, a citation will be issued to the owner. A fine of $25 must be paid before the bicycle will be released to the owner. In addition, when bicycles have been removed from areas that are defined as a “means of egress or access,” the violators will be referred to the Division of Student Affairs for potential disciplinary action. For students living in residence halls, University Residential Life sponsors a winter bike storage program, offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Winter bike storage starts the week after Thanksgiving and ends the week after spring break.
Evanston City Code: library.municode.com/index.aspx
Northwestern Student Handbook: http://www.northwesternedu/handbook/handbook.pdf
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Permalink Reply by Tank-Ridin' Ryan on
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WTF? So it's actually illegal to take Sheridan all the way up to Tower?
jamimaria said:
Bicycle riding is, however, prohibited on the following streets:
• Sheridan Road, between Chicago Avenue and Isabella Street
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Permalink Reply by Far'arned Retrogrumpalunkus #63 on
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Sounds like a good route for Mass...
Tank-Ridin' Ryan said:WTF? So it's actually illegal to take Sheridan all the way up to Tower?
jamimaria said:
Bicycle riding is, however, prohibited on the following streets:
• Sheridan Road, between Chicago Avenue and Isabella Street
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1. I doubt many people want to haul it up to Evanston all the way from the Loop.
2. Doing illegal things just to provoke doesn't help the image of Critical Mass.
3. My question is actually serious even though I usually take Sherman to Central to Ridge to Sheridan.
James Baum said:Sounds like a good route for Mass...
Tank-Ridin' Ryan said:WTF? So it's actually illegal to take Sheridan all the way up to Tower?
jamimaria said:
Bicycle riding is, however, prohibited on the following streets:
• Sheridan Road, between Chicago Avenue and Isabella Street
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in all of those other places there are explicit signs that say you are not allowed, no signs on sheridan...
maybe they changed the rules at 1am last night for our friend
Tank-Ridin' Ryan said:1. I doubt many people want to haul it up to Evanston all the way from the Loop.
2. Doing illegal things just to provoke doesn't help the image of Critical Mass.
3. My question is actually serious even though I usually take Sherman to Central to Ridge to Sheridan.
James Baum said:Sounds like a good route for Mass...
Tank-Ridin' Ryan said:WTF? So it's actually illegal to take Sheridan all the way up to Tower?
jamimaria said:
Bicycle riding is, however, prohibited on the following streets:
• Sheridan Road, between Chicago Avenue and Isabella Street
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Permalink Reply by Anne Alt on
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I agree about the BMWS and Audis - some of the most arrogant, dangerous drivers out there. Excessive sense of entitlement + performance car often equals more dangerous roads for the rest of us.
I usually face more threats from aggressive drivers in Lincoln Park than in any south side 'hood.
Ryan L said:I have come to learn that folks who drive really nice cars are the most dangerous drivers. They truly feel like kings of the road and that others should bow down to their awesomeness because they drive such a cool and expensive car giving them the right to drive like assholes.
For some strange reason it's BMW's and Audi's that scare me the most. I don't know why but 9 times out of 10, the cars that almost kill me are one of the two. These two types of cars also hold the record for not using turn signals, something I will never understand.
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When did they make bike riding illegal in the Main St. business district and at the north end of Sheridan Road? And that bit about the Central Business District makes no sense. Can anyone who currently lives in Evanston shed some light on this?
Cameron Puetz said:WTF, Northwestern doesn't yet you store your bike in your dorm room? So if you want a nice ride you better move off campus. Looks like residence hall policy is based on the ignorent assumption that all bikes cost $100.
jamimaria said:I wonder if your situation led to this? From: announcements@northwestern.edu
Date: November 12, 2010 1:00:00 AM CST
To:
Subject: Bicycle Safety and Policies for Evanston and Northwestern
To: The Northwestern University Community
There have been a number of recent incidents and citations that have caused the University and the Evanston Police Department to pass along this reminder in regard to bicycle safety and parking:
The University has 2.5 miles of bicycle paths on the Evanston campus, connected to Evanston’s bicycle rightsofway. Bicycle riding is, however, prohibited on the following streets:
• The Central Business District designated as D1, D2 and D3 districts in the Evanston zoning ordinance or in any other district where signs prohibiting sidewalk riding are posted.
• Sheridan Road, between Chicago Avenue and Isabella Street
• Green Bay Road, north from Emerson Street to the Evanston city limits
• Ridge Avenue, between Howard and Emerson Streets
• Main Street, between Chicago and Ashland Avenues
Evanston City ordinances(10-9-4) prohibit riding bicycles on the sidewalks in the downtown business district, operating a bicycle after dark without a white front headlight and a red rear reflector (visible 500ft. away), or riding a bicycle in an unsafe or reckless manner or in a way that obstructs traffic. When riding on sidewalks where permitted, such person shall yield the right of way to any pedestrian, shall give an audible signal before overtaking and passing such pedestrian, and shall have the bicycle under control at all times. Violators are subject to a maximum fine of up to $100. Helmets are required for riders under the age of 18, but all students are strongly encouraged to wear helmets and use other safety gear.
Bicycles stored or parked on campus must be registered with the University Police Department and kept in designated areas, which include bicycle racks and bicycle storage rooms. Bicycles that are locked to railings, stairwells, or handicapped access ramps or are parked in hallways, doorways, or rooms in residence halls or academic buildings create a safety hazard in the event of fire and are subject to removal at the owner’s expense. The University will not reimburse individuals for locks that have been cut to remove bicycles not parked in bicycle racks or storage rooms. Students who have had an illegally parked bicycle removed should contact Facilities Management, 847-491-5807, to identify and claim it for a fee of ($25). Bicycles will be stored in the University storage area for a minimum of 30 days. After 30 days the impounded bicycles are turned over to Facilities Management and auctioned to the campus community at the used bike sale cosponsored by Norris Outdoors of Norris University Center. The University shall not be responsible for any bicycles illegally secured in campus buildings or on campus property or abandoned on University property.
If the bicycle is identified and claimed, a citation will be issued to the owner. A fine of $25 must be paid before the bicycle will be released to the owner. In addition, when bicycles have been removed from areas that are defined as a “means of egress or access,” the violators will be referred to the Division of Student Affairs for potential disciplinary action. For students living in residence halls, University Residential Life sponsors a winter bike storage program, offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Winter bike storage starts the week after Thanksgiving and ends the week after spring break.
Evanston City Code: library.municode.com/index.aspx
Northwestern Student Handbook: http://www.northwesternedu/handbook/handbook.pdf
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Permalink Reply by mike w. on
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Yeah. But only for a mile or so in Evanston.
Actually, for pretty good reasons- such as the unobeyed speed limits along the narrow stretch of Sheridan along the NWU campus, plus large numbers of Northwestern students who just step out without a look... just jump over a block or two west to Sherman or Orrington.
Also, i believe the street restrictions listed in the memo are a bit dated. i think Sheridan is okay north of Central st., about 2-3 blocks south of Isabella. Also, IIRC Main street is open to bikes altogether, unless of course they've changed that since i lived near there and used Main daily.
Evanston in fact used to have quite a few more restricted streets in years past, but most of them were taken off the list about 30 years ago.
Tank-Ridin' Ryan said:WTF? So it's actually illegal to take Sheridan all the way up to Tower?
jamimaria said:
Bicycle riding is, however, prohibited on the following streets:
• Sheridan Road, between Chicago Avenue and Isabella Street
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AFAIK, the "central business district" is wide open. i don't recall seeing any signage otherwise. Maybe years ago when Evanston was less bike-friendly- i seem to recall that Church and Davis were once restricted and i know for a fact that Chicago av. used to be restricted, but not for over 30 years since. Perhaps the presence of Turin on Davis might have helped get the restrictions pulled?
Maybe i'll take a look-see on my next commute through there -i usually ride around downtown E-town, not through it.
Anne Alt said:When did they make bike riding illegal in the Main St. business district and at the north end of Sheridan Road? And that bit about the Central Business District makes no sense. Can anyone who currently lives in Evanston shed some light on this?/body>
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You are, of course, aware that Evanston has its own Mass right?
As for the second part of your statement, this pic is directly off of the front of the Evanston CM sub-page
Tank-Ridin' Ryan said:1. I doubt many people want to haul it up to Evanston all the way from the Loop.
2. Doing illegal things just to provoke doesn't help the image of Critical Mass.
3. My question is actually serious even though I usually take Sherman to Central to Ridge to Sheridan.
James Baum said:Sounds like a good route for Mass...
Tank-Ridin' Ryan said:WTF? So it's actually illegal to take Sheridan all the way up to Tower?
jamimaria said:
Bicycle riding is, however, prohibited on the following streets:
• Sheridan Road, between Chicago Avenue and Isabella Street
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