Chickens Coming Home to Roost?

Might see more incidents like this if the city doesn't do more to protect cyclists.
 

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Permalink Reply by Tom A.K. on August 17, 2016 at 8:07am
Don't see how this type of 'statement' can be helpful to our cause. We need to have a better constructive method to vent and voice our concerns.

I'm always amazed with all these quickly-built construction projects that they rarely ever have a safety flagman to guide the blindspoted truck driver in safely when they have to make a material delivery to a site project
Permalink Reply by David Barish on August 17, 2016 at 8:34am

I read the story and had a similar reaction about needing a flag person.  The story seems to indicate that the project  had obtained  authority to use the bike  lane for a period of time. Without arguing whether this should or should not be allowed I  am  becoming increasingly convinced that when  such permission is given there must be signage to warn all users, bikes, trucks, perambulators that the bike lane is blocked or even closed. If this type of warning is up it  may help reduce the number of tragic incidents. If a project is going to change the way the bike lane is used and the way the bike is intended to protect people there has to be a warning that is  unambiguous and loud. That warning  should not spring up a few feet before a site but should begin  a few blocks before the site and should be  increased in amplitude as one gets closer.  When we drive on a highway we will see a series of signs telling us about a lane closure or blockage. When we ride the hipster  highway we   should see the same.

Permalink Reply by Anne Alt on August 17, 2016 at 9:28am

+1

Permalink Reply by Joe Guzzardo on August 17, 2016 at 5:35pm

Agreed. What's so hard about positioning flag persons in each direction to ensure safe passage, particularly during rush hour? 

Permalink Reply by Tom A.K. on August 17, 2016 at 5:43pm
Yes, thanks! They should always!
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Permalink Reply by Yasmeen on August 17, 2016 at 5:19pm

Here's a great recommendation that came through on Chainlink's Facebook page by Stephanie Shear:

I noticed vehicles still blocking the bike lane near the accident site from yesterday. I called/emailed/FB messaged the people involved to see what would be done to fix this. I have not received a response but the more people who contact the better. Here is the info:

Construction Company-
Summit Design & Build, Brian Temmerman at 312-229-4630. 
They have a FB page & I sent a message.

Developers-
Akara Partners
312-508-5650
amaksin@akarapartners.com
hbajaj@akarapartners.com

Alderman-
Ald. Walter Burnett 
(312) 432-1995 
info@aldermanburnett.com

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