Red Lights for Bikes: Sure Thing or Stupid Nuisance? Tawlk amongst yourselves! - The Chainlink2024-03-28T20:42:40Zhttps://thechainlink.org/forum/topics/red-lights-for-bikes-sure-thing-of-stupid-nuisance-tawlk-amongst?commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A582361&x=1&feed=yes&xn_auth=noGood idea. Let's keep pushing…tag:thechainlink.org,2012-08-12:2211490:Comment:5823612012-08-12T18:20:53.003ZMelissahttps://thechainlink.org/profile/Melissa507
Good idea. Let's keep pushing forward innovative ways to keep everybody safer.
Good idea. Let's keep pushing forward innovative ways to keep everybody safer. Are you guys really shocked a…tag:thechainlink.org,2012-08-12:2211490:Comment:5824872012-08-12T04:13:04.682Zjennifer jameshttps://thechainlink.org/profile/jenniferjames
<p>Are you guys really shocked and surprised by traffic lights for bikes? When every functional cycling city has them? </p>
<p>Are you guys really shocked and surprised by traffic lights for bikes? When every functional cycling city has them? </p> Awesome. I'd like to see a c…tag:thechainlink.org,2012-08-11:2211490:Comment:5823822012-08-11T14:16:30.907Zmagomawehttps://thechainlink.org/profile/magomawe
<p>Awesome. I'd like to see a cost projection to know how expensive these things are, but if there are pedestrian lights, lets get bicycling lights too. Though some people will blow them at times, it will make travel a lot clearer for all parties. It also might draw the attention of some drivers who may consider dusting off their bikes for an easier ride to work. </p>
<p>Awesome. I'd like to see a cost projection to know how expensive these things are, but if there are pedestrian lights, lets get bicycling lights too. Though some people will blow them at times, it will make travel a lot clearer for all parties. It also might draw the attention of some drivers who may consider dusting off their bikes for an easier ride to work. </p> what happens to bikes in a…tag:thechainlink.org,2012-08-11:2211490:Comment:5823162012-08-11T10:41:17.291ZJerry Leehttps://thechainlink.org/profile/JerryLee
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<p> what happens to bikes in an intersection?</p>
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<p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UIthEM6pDqw&feature=related">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UIthEM6pDqw&feature=related</a></p>
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<p> what happens to bikes in an intersection?</p>
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<p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UIthEM6pDqw&feature=related">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UIthEM6pDqw&feature=related</a></p> I took this in Warsaw
tag:thechainlink.org,2012-08-11:2211490:Comment:5820562012-08-11T06:31:19.785ZJoe Willishttps://thechainlink.org/profile/JoeWillis
I took this in Warsaw<br />
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I took this in Warsaw<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/36894424@N06/7268010190/" title="IMAG0241 by anasia13, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7233/7268010190_375abac695_z.jpg" width="383" height="640" alt="IMAG0241"/></a> +1. The lack of clarity on Ki…tag:thechainlink.org,2012-08-10:2211490:Comment:5821492012-08-10T23:08:04.971ZCherylhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/cmz
<p>+1. The lack of clarity on Kinzie re: who has right-of-way, bicycles proceeding forward or cars turning right, would be greatly helped by separate signals for bikes and cars.<br></br> <br></br> <cite>Cameron Puetz said:…</cite></p>
<p>+1. The lack of clarity on Kinzie re: who has right-of-way, bicycles proceeding forward or cars turning right, would be greatly helped by separate signals for bikes and cars.<br/> <br/> <cite>Cameron Puetz said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/red-lights-for-bikes-sure-thing-of-stupid-nuisance-tawlk-amongst?utm_source=Aug.+10%2C+2012&utm_campaign=august+10&utm_medium=socialshare&id=2211490%3ATopic%3A581342&page=1#2211490Comment581455"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>I'm cautiously optimistic about the Dearborn protected lane. I've been critical of the Kinzie protected lane because of the intersection conflicts created for all modes of travel with turning traffic not looking for cyclists (or struggling with the poor sight lines), cyclists ignoring stop signs and not letting pedestrians cross, and pedestrians queuing in the bike lane waiting for a light to change. Hopefully the separate lights for the bike lane will be used to time the light cycles to eliminate some of these conflicts and give everyone a chance to move. This is very common in Germany and the Netherlands and works well there.</p>
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</blockquote> when will men stop wearing ti…tag:thechainlink.org,2012-08-10:2211490:Comment:5820342012-08-10T21:23:35.028Zwig [ isaac ]https://thechainlink.org/profile/isaacgrigsby
<p>when will men stop wearing ties? as for the red lights. just the next step in the making of chicagohagan. for old timers like me. This is going to hard.but for all you new riders less then 10 years it will be a welcomed change. safer streets.bigger bike lanes. but its all the rules that come with the new changes at first. But bring it on! now I'm off to go ride my NEW OLD BIKE! i love you chicago :]</p>
<p>when will men stop wearing ties? as for the red lights. just the next step in the making of chicagohagan. for old timers like me. This is going to hard.but for all you new riders less then 10 years it will be a welcomed change. safer streets.bigger bike lanes. but its all the rules that come with the new changes at first. But bring it on! now I'm off to go ride my NEW OLD BIKE! i love you chicago :]</p> If I was going to obey traffi…tag:thechainlink.org,2012-08-10:2211490:Comment:5821382012-08-10T21:23:18.185ZJustin Bianchihttps://thechainlink.org/profile/JustinBianchi
<p>If I was going to obey traffic signals I'd buy a car.</p>
<p>If I was going to obey traffic signals I'd buy a car.</p> Visited Copenhagen and Amster…tag:thechainlink.org,2012-08-10:2211490:Comment:5822862012-08-10T21:17:34.495ZJoseph Beemsterhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/JosephBeemster
<p>Visited Copenhagen and Amsterdam last month where hundreds of bike riders commute to work on dedicated bicycle paved paths between the street and walkways. Yes these are equipped with traffic signals and they work great. The riders pay attention and they help protect them and the walkers.</p>
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<p>Visited Copenhagen and Amsterdam last month where hundreds of bike riders commute to work on dedicated bicycle paved paths between the street and walkways. Yes these are equipped with traffic signals and they work great. The riders pay attention and they help protect them and the walkers.</p>
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<p>Joe Beemster</p> I think this is a great idea,…tag:thechainlink.org,2012-08-10:2211490:Comment:5822242012-08-10T21:06:11.537ZShirlee Bermanhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/ShirleeBerman
<p>I think this is a great idea, and will be money well-spent. Sure, there will be some cyclists that continue to ignore, but it probably make them think twice and will definitely have an impact on new riders -- and we all know there are more new riders out there than seasoned ones.</p>
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<p>Kudos to Chicago -- keep questioning the status quo!</p>
<p>I think this is a great idea, and will be money well-spent. Sure, there will be some cyclists that continue to ignore, but it probably make them think twice and will definitely have an impact on new riders -- and we all know there are more new riders out there than seasoned ones.</p>
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<p>Kudos to Chicago -- keep questioning the status quo!</p>