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Intersection Interpretations(?)
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Hi Everybody, I am just curious what the consensus is on where to stop when riding eastbound on Kinzie at Canal. This morning another cyclist yelled at another guy and me because we rolled up to the…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Filka Bean Aug 8, 2016.
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"It’s his phone, and yeah, it’s a thing now."
"I also see more speeding, although the mostly deserted neighborhood streets are great. Regarding “the large contribution car drivers make to society,” tax laws can be changed. If we get to choose between sustainable, walkable communities…"
"Streetsblog NY had a nice take on how we could all spare hospitals some business by decreasing (motor vehicle) speed limits throughout... My take is that it’s a good time to take it a bit slower and enjoy the ride. No data, but it feels to me…"
"Well if you want a clear picture, nobody’s stopping you from going and seeing for yourself! I have seen people who just turned off the car and laughed about it, people playing music, and as others have mentioned, people walking on the sidewalk…"
"That most people are laughing and excited as the CM rolls by has always been my experience too. I love it. "
"Sounds like you’ve got it pretty well zeroed in! For what it’s worth, I’ve never been sorry for installing a rack and buying Ortlieb pannier bags. No sweat in the summer and they’re totally waterproof."
"Boo hoo, Norway is a rich country and hypocritical! So true! This is why I can’t get excited about the Vision Zero initiatives in Texas or Saudi Arabia, either. It’s disgusting how the Norwegians put their resources towards beautiful…"
"This was a great event; thanks for posting it!"
"Last winter i stumbled over what i think must be a snowmobiling suit in a thrift store and it fits me... it’s super fun and warm for really arctic or messy conditions. But most of the winter i find (like David says) that a wind-proof shell…"
"This is a well-written comment. Most telling for me is the careful intro paragraph. Might i respectfully suggest: any time you feel the need for such a disclaimer it’s your conscience trying to tell you “this is not the time or…"
"Streetsblog just chimed in re: victim-blaming
https://chi.streetsblog.org/2019/11/12/why-the-victim-blaming-responses-to-fallen-cyclist-carla-aiellos-death-are-wrong/"
"I remember other threads here where helmet-mounted was seen as a problem, but i fully agree re: having the light up and visible to more drivers. And i really appreciate being able to point my light without pointing the whole bike too."
"LOL, thanks for dusting off this tread, Mike! I did ride yesterday and had a great time on my way in (around noon) and a pretty scary time on my way home (around 7). It still felt funny to get out my snowsuit etc, but thinking about the fact that…"
"Thanks for this mini report: sounds great!"
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