All Discussions Tagged 'abandoned' - The Chainlink2024-03-28T10:19:54Zhttps://thechainlink.org/forum/topic/listForTag?tag=abandoned&feed=yes&xn_auth=noAbandoned Bicycles -- DNAinfo Chicagotag:thechainlink.org,2015-01-23:2211490:Topic:8828812015-01-23T20:14:29.965ZBen Woodardhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/BenWoodard
<p>Hi, all! I got the OK to post this here from the powers at be. I'm hoping you wonderful people can help me out.</p>
<p>I'm a reporter with DNAinfo Chicago, and we plan to publish within the next couple of weeks a story about the city's abandoned bicycles. We were able to get a ton of great data from the city about where they have been reported.</p>
<p>But I'd love to speak with people who might have reported an abandoned bicycle -- or even abandoned one him/herself!</p>
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<p>So, here's…</p>
<p>Hi, all! I got the OK to post this here from the powers at be. I'm hoping you wonderful people can help me out.</p>
<p>I'm a reporter with DNAinfo Chicago, and we plan to publish within the next couple of weeks a story about the city's abandoned bicycles. We were able to get a ton of great data from the city about where they have been reported.</p>
<p>But I'd love to speak with people who might have reported an abandoned bicycle -- or even abandoned one him/herself!</p>
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<p>So, here's my question: Have any of you reading this post reported an abandoned bicycle in Chicago, or have you abandoned a bike yourself?</p>
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<p>Maybe you haven't reported or abandoned a bicycle, but were always curious about that one bike near your home that hasn't moved in months or years. If so, I want to hear from you.</p>
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<p>Give me a call, shoot me a text or send me an email.</p>
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<p>-Ben Woodard, DNAinfo Chicago</p>
<p>425-328-9840, bwoodard@dnainfo.com</p>
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<p></p> Has anyone had success getting the city to remove an abandoned bike?tag:thechainlink.org,2011-06-16:2211490:Topic:3564212011-06-16T21:27:23.001ZLaura Blakehttps://thechainlink.org/profile/LauraBlake
...because I sure haven't.<br />
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There has been a very neglected, obviously abandoned, bike locked to a bicycle rack outside of my workplace for what seems like an eternity (it's been there at least since November '10). I have been calling the city relentlessly since February requesting that it be removed. The last 2 times I've called I was told the request would be marked "urgent" and that they would "get to it as soon as possible." Still nothing. I know the city likes to takes its sweet ol' time…
...because I sure haven't.<br />
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There has been a very neglected, obviously abandoned, bike locked to a bicycle rack outside of my workplace for what seems like an eternity (it's been there at least since November '10). I have been calling the city relentlessly since February requesting that it be removed. The last 2 times I've called I was told the request would be marked "urgent" and that they would "get to it as soon as possible." Still nothing. I know the city likes to takes its sweet ol' time with things like this, but c'mon...5 months and counting?<br />
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With the summer bicyclists now emerging, parking spots are becoming more and more scarce. I want all the available bike racks I can get! Yes, I also requested (last year) another bike rack to be installed. You can probably guess the outcome of that as well.<br />
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What else can I do to free up this spot? I'm not interested in the DIY angle grinder method. Does anyone have any kind of hookup with the city to make this happen? Question of Ethics, Abandoned Tallbike.tag:thechainlink.org,2010-07-08:2211490:Topic:2067412010-07-08T15:54:11.392Zcutiflyhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/cutifly
<div>Last night when I did my coffee stop at Dunkin next door to my house, some random guy in the store starting blaming me for an abandoned tall bike locked up on Church Property just a few blocks away from me, really quite aggressive and rude I wish to add. So, I talked to the pastor this morning. It has been there for over a month not moving, looking ratty and aggrivating the locals. The Church folk are planning to remove it, SOON. Normally I would not care, but because I am the most visable…</div>
<div>Last night when I did my coffee stop at Dunkin next door to my house, some random guy in the store starting blaming me for an abandoned tall bike locked up on Church Property just a few blocks away from me, really quite aggressive and rude I wish to add. So, I talked to the pastor this morning. It has been there for over a month not moving, looking ratty and aggrivating the locals. The Church folk are planning to remove it, SOON. Normally I would not care, but because I am the most visable freakbike in the hood around here. Foster/Broadway. I know most people will assume it belongs to me. This makes me look inconsiderate and thus look Badly in the community. If this bike belongs to you, please come get it and move it. Descrip: BROWN taller mens Varsity Frame with girls frame on top. Pretty ratty, some ticker tape stuff wrapped on top frame. I'd hate to see someone lose this bike just because of a little neglect. If it is yours, please send me a note.</div>
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<div>Now my real question(s) are .... Do I cut the lock and bring it home and wait for someone to claim it ? Or do I let it get taken and junked never to be seen again ? It is quite ridable and intact. Either way it is going to be gone within a week. Personally, I despise bike theives. I get angry when people strip bikes and all that is left eventually is a frame. I think the stolen bike registry and bike stings are totally cool. </div>
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<div>So ... am I acting in everyones best interests (including my own) or would this action make me a common thief. I am not worried about police because they like me around here and I am not really trying to steal it. I am not applying this question to any other type of scenario involving an abandoned bike, just this particular situation and how other people in the bike community percieve this as I am only attempting to resolve a situation.</div>
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<div>Reasonable, perspective or entertaining Comments welcome (but please keep any insults via private message please) - Thanks</div>