Think of this as a Missed Connection.

You blew the red light east bound on Lawrence at Damen at 5:26 pm this evening.

 

There was enough time for the biker in front of me to make it half way into the intersection, northbound on Damen, before you came whizzing past my front wheel.

 

I yelled "You're an idiot!" at your big haired chick, self, and you looked back at me. I meant it!

 

I woulda testified for any of the cars, that managed to not kill you, if they had.

 

Keep riding like a tard!

love,

gabe

 

Witness bad behavior during your commute? Feel free to post. Maybe that lovely human can read it and think they are famous. Maybe you can also inspire the whole generation of kids to shower but we can start with small things.

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Permalink Reply by Maurice on December 7, 2017 at 7:55am

To the 3 Divvy shitheads I met on my commute yesterday:

 

1. You were stopped at a red light in the middle of the Dearborn lanes and also in the middle of the crosswalk for some reason. I pulled up to the stop line all the way to the right (as usual) and said, "Good morning." You stared at me but didn't say anything in response. When the light turned green, you immediately turned directly into my path for no apparent reason. I now realize that you wanted to prevent me from passing you, which was nonetheless inevitable with zero effort. You hauled ass to catch me as I glided to the next red light but, after it turned green, I never saw you again. Did you not have a good morning?

 

2. You shoaled me at a red light on Clinton, but never actually stopped. Instead, you weaved back and forth through a crowded crosswalk. When the light turned green, you were directly in front of me but perpendicular to the lane, blocking everybody who was facing the correct direction. Great job keeping your momentum and timing the light so perfectly!

 

3. You saw me crossing the intersection with a full head of steam and thought, "This is the perfect time to enter the bike lane!" Since this was a non-buffered lane in full rush hour traffic, it was impossible to simply go around you, so I was forced to slam on the breaks to avoid a certain collision and possibly death. For the next block, you alternated between pedaling furiously for 4 seconds and resting for 4 seconds, achieving speeds in excess of 5 MPH! I can see why you felt that you could seamlessly merge with bike lane traffic from a dead stop.

Permalink Reply by Mike Zumwalt on December 29, 2017 at 8:13pm

Another connected connection only not on a bike. Delivering to 226 North Clinton last name not given but I check the directory for unit number/name, nope.

Maintenance guy acknowledges me through glass door but continues vacuuming so I look at my phone to call the person and then a guy swipes himself in so I pigg yback to come in the lobby.

He does a 180 puts his fist in my chest attempts to push me backwards through the door then as if I'm speaking to a bot for customer service telephone call says "someone will be with you shortly" 

Maintenance guy intervenes asks me what how I'm doing and says that they get fined. IDGAF! For what?

Assaulting a guy delivering food?

Permalink Reply by Anne Alt on January 10, 2018 at 8:07am

You were northbound on LaSalle near Adams at noon, riding a Divvy bike with a SUPER bright flashing light strapped onto your helmet. That light was brighter than a lot of car headlights. Having something that bright on flash in a densely populated area is just an asshole move.

You could cause crashes by blinding people. Something that bright should only be used on rural roads where drivers need to be able to see you from a distance, and it's safer if it's on solid, NOT flash.

Permalink Reply by Lisa Gordon on January 10, 2018 at 8:11am

What is it with the big flashing lights?  I get it that they are definitely visible.  But I'm ready to start a movement for solid, not flashing, front lights on all bikes.  Those flashing lights really irritate my brain and make it hard for me to concentrate.  I'm sure I'm not the only one.

Permalink Reply by Anne Alt on January 10, 2018 at 9:03am

I agree 100%. I think this trend towards bigger and brighter has gone too far.

FYI - Something I've heard from a friend with TBI (traumatic brain injury) as well as another friend with epilepsy is that extremely bright flashing lights can cause SEIZURES. Scary stuff. 

Permalink Reply by Lisa Gordon on January 10, 2018 at 9:29am

Yeah, I know people for whom flashing lights are a seizure trigger.  Very dangerous!  I don't know how they could ever bike at night on a dark path.  I have to put my hand up so I can't see the oncoming flashing light, but it isn't even dangerous for me, just uncomfortable.  I wonder if people don't know that flashing lights cause seizures??

Permalink Reply by Anne Alt on January 10, 2018 at 10:37am

I suspect that most people don't know. That's why I put the word out in places like this from time to time. 

Extremely bright flashing lights are uncomfortable, distracting and annoying for me. I would hate to see someone injured or killed because they had a seizure triggered by some clueless clod's overly bright light.

Permalink Reply by Lisa Gordon on January 10, 2018 at 11:34am

That's not universal at all.  I know at least one person with a seizure disorder who has given me a ride on many occasions.  And even if they were (which they are not), they would still be on bicycles. 

Permalink Reply by Anne Alt on January 12, 2018 at 7:28am

I have a friend with epilepsy who's told me a LOT about this. Laws vary a LOT by state. In Arizona, a person has to be seizure free for 3+ months to be able to drive. In Oregon, it's 2 years or more with documentation from a doctor. 

This is what Illinois specifies, as cited on the Epilepsy Foundation web site.  https://www.epilepsy.com/driving-laws/2008706

"An applicant with epilepsy will be granted a license if he or she submits a doctor's statement certifying that the individual can safely operate an automobile. There is no specific seizure-free period [ILL. ADMIN. CODE tit. 92 §1030.10]. A person who answers affirmatively to any questions on a medical questionnaire in application for a driver’s license or who is reported to the Department of Driver Services as having a physical or mental disability must submit a medical report, completed by their physician, to be issued or reissued a license."

BTW, someone walking or riding a bike could have a seizure induced by an extremely bright flashing light like this jerk had. That would be most dangerous to the person having the seizure, while it could be bad for many people if a driver had a seizure.

Permalink Reply by Chris Hainey on January 10, 2018 at 1:11pm

Missed connection between my common sense and brain early this morning. Connection re-established after crashing-out three times on the ice.

Permalink Reply by Steve Weeks on January 11, 2018 at 2:58am

I slipped on the ice yesterday morning and did a number on my right ankle; I'm in an air splint for several days and can't get to work.

The ironic thing is that I was a few steps from my garage, where I was heading to get my bicycle to ride to the train. If I had been on the bike, I would have been fine because of the studded tires. Now I probably can't ride for a week or more. :-(

I was also looking forward to riding on a near-by lake... the conditions have been nearly perfect. Such is life...

Steve

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Permalink Reply by Anne Alt on January 12, 2018 at 7:21am

Take care. Wishing you good healing.

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