Bobby Cobby's Page

"I've taken my bike on CTA red line multiple times in the past week during rush hour with no issues. YMMV of course."

"One reason we didn't want the plastic bollards or concrete dividers is that the the city has to run out and buy more equipment (debt) to keep the bike lanes clear.  Whereas now, the street sweepers and city plows can keep them clear, a…"

"At this point, I pretty much avoid it and use State St. one block east."

"I'm trying to get some installed on median islands - slightly better visibility AND much lower chance of them getting run over."

"I respect that you don't want to get into the whole protected bike lanes thing because it's not a simple issue, but yet here we are. Below are my thoughts on the topic:   I love shared streets. They look like…"

"Yes, I saw my alderman fixing one last Saturday morning - not the snow day, the Saturday before.  By that Saturday afternoon it had been run over again. "

"Thanks for the heads up. I've always parked my bike at these racks, so nothing will change for me, but maybe for those who have super high end bikes or something, I could see it being a concern."

"Hahaha. But seriously, poke with a stick much? *backs away to fade into background*"

"Hey dug, you forgot to post this after your response.  " STOP THE INSANITY,  NO MORE BIKE LANES ! ""

"You haven’t disagreed with me before so I’m going to consider this a win. :-) I’m ok if you don’t get the point I made or care to accept the context. "

"The idea that a solo cup is a good height for visibility in a demonstration that is supposed to translate to cyclists is... silly at best."

"F that special lane stuff.Protected bike lanes reinforce the concept that bikes only belong in certain places on certain roads.It's the road; share it."

"No, "drivers using the bike line for the extra road when it is not occupied" is not at all the point of "share the road stuff." "Share the road" is a message that is directed at motor vehicle drivers and it is they who…"

"Arent these always getting run over?"

"Thanks Anne :-)"

"Well said, Yasmeen."