Comments on: Happy Memorial Day Weekend (With Gusto This Time) http://www.streetsblog.org/2009/05/22/happy-memorial-day-weekend-with-gusto-this-time/ Covering the New York City Streets Renaissance Mon, 23 Nov 2009 05:31:30 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8 hourly 1 By: AviationMetalSmith http://www.streetsblog.org/2009/05/22/happy-memorial-day-weekend-with-gusto-this-time/comment-page-1/#comment-68765 AviationMetalSmith Wed, 27 May 2009 15:30:30 +0000 http://www.streetsblog.org/?p=6227#comment-68765 Yeah, electric mobility scooters. There are 2 wheel, 3 wheel, and 4 wheel versions. But underneath the fiberglass, the wheels, batteries and motors are identical. A lot of people forget that bicycle riding is easier than walking. And with a motor it's easier still. It doesn't take a lot of effort to remain balanced on a two wheel scooter, and the two wheeler can fit through tight spaces. There are a number of handicapped people who use two wheel scooters, the same kind the kids ride. As for bicycles, the "Dismount Bike" signs are really annoying. Why not let the cyclists proceed at walking speed? This goes for all the "Dismount" or "walk bike" areas throughout Manhattan. Walking a bike actually takes more space, and I've noticed some pedestrians who somehow try to walk between me and my bike when I am walking it. I can't let go of the bike, it will fall over. A ten mile per hour speed limit for bikes is what is needed, not these blasted " Dismount and Walk Bike" signs. Yeah, electric mobility scooters. There are 2 wheel, 3 wheel, and 4 wheel versions. But underneath the fiberglass, the wheels, batteries and motors are identical.
A lot of people forget that bicycle riding is easier than walking. And with a motor it's easier still. It doesn't take a lot of effort to remain balanced on a two wheel scooter, and the two wheeler can fit through tight spaces. There are a number of handicapped people who use two wheel scooters, the same kind the kids ride.
As for bicycles, the "Dismount Bike" signs are really annoying. Why not let the cyclists proceed at walking speed? This goes for all the "Dismount" or "walk bike" areas throughout Manhattan. Walking a bike actually takes more space, and I've noticed some pedestrians who somehow try to walk between me and my bike when I am walking it. I can't let go of the bike, it will fall over.
A ten mile per hour speed limit for bikes is what is needed, not these blasted " Dismount and Walk Bike" signs.

]]> By: gecko http://www.streetsblog.org/2009/05/22/happy-memorial-day-weekend-with-gusto-this-time/comment-page-1/#comment-68686 gecko Tue, 26 May 2009 12:38:59 +0000 http://www.streetsblog.org/?p=6227#comment-68686 #11 gecko (continued), At first I thought it might be one of those GM-Segway PUMAs but, then realized it had only one seat. #11 gecko (continued), At first I thought it might be one of those GM-Segway PUMAs but, then realized it had only one seat.

]]> By: gecko http://www.streetsblog.org/2009/05/22/happy-memorial-day-weekend-with-gusto-this-time/comment-page-1/#comment-68685 gecko Tue, 26 May 2009 12:35:31 +0000 http://www.streetsblog.org/?p=6227#comment-68685 #10 AviationMetalSmith, "What about electric wheelchairs, and mobility scooters?" Yesterday, I saw a person traversing the Brooklyn Bridge on an electric wheelchair. So cool! I'm sure an electric recumbent tricycle would greatly improve his life; especially, when the streets are really safe to make them practical all over. #10 AviationMetalSmith, "What about electric wheelchairs, and mobility scooters?"

Yesterday, I saw a person traversing the Brooklyn Bridge on an electric wheelchair.

So cool!

I'm sure an electric recumbent tricycle would greatly improve his life; especially, when the streets are really safe to make them practical all over.

]]> By: AviationMetalSmith http://www.streetsblog.org/2009/05/22/happy-memorial-day-weekend-with-gusto-this-time/comment-page-1/#comment-68671 AviationMetalSmith Mon, 25 May 2009 22:29:49 +0000 http://www.streetsblog.org/?p=6227#comment-68671 I saw the "WALK BIKE" signs , but couldn't we have a speed limit for bikes? Like, let us say, 10MPH ? There was a perfectly good bike lane on Broadway before. Also, I've built some lowrider "semi-recumbent" bikes , that can be walked while still sitting on the seat. What about electric wheelchairs, and mobility scooters? I walked broadway from 34th to Central Park today, to see for myself. I left my bike at home. But why not just impose a ten mile per hour sped limit on bicycles, instead of asking us to dismount? I saw the "WALK BIKE" signs , but couldn't we have a speed limit for bikes? Like, let us say, 10MPH ? There was a perfectly good bike lane on Broadway before.

Also, I've built some lowrider "semi-recumbent" bikes , that can be walked while still sitting on the seat.

What about electric wheelchairs, and mobility scooters?

I walked broadway from 34th to Central Park today, to see for myself. I left my bike at home. But why not just impose a ten mile per hour sped limit on bicycles, instead of asking us to dismount?

]]> By: Woody http://www.streetsblog.org/2009/05/22/happy-memorial-day-weekend-with-gusto-this-time/comment-page-1/#comment-68648 Woody Sun, 24 May 2009 23:43:14 +0000 http://www.streetsblog.org/?p=6227#comment-68648 There will surely be more greenery than shown in the illustration above. The stretch of Broadway from 42nd to 35th St. already got some of this treatment last year. You won't get any big trees, but saplings in boxes or pots, altogether plenty of oversized potted plants to bring green to the scene. It wont be baked and dry as seen above. There will surely be more greenery than shown in the illustration above. The stretch of Broadway from 42nd to 35th St. already got some of this treatment last year. You won't get any big trees, but saplings in boxes or pots, altogether plenty of oversized potted plants to bring green to the scene. It wont be baked and dry as seen above.

]]> By: Erin http://www.streetsblog.org/2009/05/22/happy-memorial-day-weekend-with-gusto-this-time/comment-page-1/#comment-68639 Erin Sun, 24 May 2009 14:15:06 +0000 http://www.streetsblog.org/?p=6227#comment-68639 Joe in Brooklyn makes a good point. "Not sure what's under Times Sq suitable for growing things in anyway." I haven't seen utility maps of the area, but it's likely that there's a lot of stuff just below the surface (as is common in this city). Also, the subway station is massive and the roof of that might be as shallow as only a few feet below the surface. Joe in Brooklyn makes a good point. "Not sure what's under Times Sq suitable for growing things in anyway." I haven't seen utility maps of the area, but it's likely that there's a lot of stuff just below the surface (as is common in this city). Also, the subway station is massive and the roof of that might be as shallow as only a few feet below the surface.

]]> By: Joe in Brooklyn http://www.streetsblog.org/2009/05/22/happy-memorial-day-weekend-with-gusto-this-time/comment-page-1/#comment-68638 Joe in Brooklyn Sun, 24 May 2009 12:28:26 +0000 http://www.streetsblog.org/?p=6227#comment-68638 Trees? What? Where? ...this is Times Sq for pete's sake, "don't dance before you can walk." There are trees at Bryant Park, a block away. Lots of 'em. I'll take the ped mall for now, and if someone wants to pay to put some trees in boxes like in the parks in Paris (eg, the Luxembourg Gardens), fine. Not sure what's under Times Sq suitable for growing things in anyway. One step @ time. Cheers, J. Trees? What? Where? ...this is Times Sq for pete's sake, "don't dance before you can walk." There are trees at Bryant Park, a block away. Lots of 'em. I'll take the ped mall for now, and if someone wants to pay to put some trees in boxes like in the parks in Paris (eg, the Luxembourg Gardens), fine. Not sure what's under Times Sq suitable for growing things in anyway. One step @ time.

Cheers,
J.

]]> By: Corey Burger http://www.streetsblog.org/2009/05/22/happy-memorial-day-weekend-with-gusto-this-time/comment-page-1/#comment-68632 Corey Burger Sun, 24 May 2009 03:56:00 +0000 http://www.streetsblog.org/?p=6227#comment-68632 If you want trees, I suggest midnight, with a backhoe, a jack-hammer and a few friends. Just make certain you attack somebody's Hummer with your bikes about 20 minutes before to keep New York's finest busy elsewhere. If you want trees, I suggest midnight, with a backhoe, a jack-hammer and a few friends. Just make certain you attack somebody's Hummer with your bikes about 20 minutes before to keep New York's finest busy elsewhere.

]]> By: Cap'n Transit http://www.streetsblog.org/2009/05/22/happy-memorial-day-weekend-with-gusto-this-time/comment-page-1/#comment-68631 Cap'n Transit Sun, 24 May 2009 02:54:03 +0000 http://www.streetsblog.org/?p=6227#comment-68631 What kind of trees do you suggest for a six-month pilot program? What kind of trees do you suggest for a six-month pilot program?

]]> By: Nelson http://www.streetsblog.org/2009/05/22/happy-memorial-day-weekend-with-gusto-this-time/comment-page-1/#comment-68630 Nelson Sun, 24 May 2009 02:43:47 +0000 http://www.streetsblog.org/?p=6227#comment-68630 Where are the trees ? Where are the trees ?

]]> By: Amrita http://www.streetsblog.org/2009/05/22/happy-memorial-day-weekend-with-gusto-this-time/comment-page-1/#comment-68607 Amrita Fri, 22 May 2009 22:39:25 +0000 http://www.streetsblog.org/?p=6227#comment-68607 This sounds so good. We are actually a student group from Stanford University pushing for a pedestrian mall in Palo Alto. All eyes are on New york now. I hope the project is a big success so we can garner more support our initiative. We believe that ped malls boost local businesses and foster a stronger sense of community too. This sounds so good. We are actually a student group from Stanford University pushing for a pedestrian mall in Palo Alto. All eyes are on New york now. I hope the project is a big success so we can garner more support our initiative. We believe that ped malls boost local businesses and foster a stronger sense of community too.

]]> By: gecko http://www.streetsblog.org/2009/05/22/happy-memorial-day-weekend-with-gusto-this-time/comment-page-1/#comment-68605 gecko Fri, 22 May 2009 19:53:18 +0000 http://www.streetsblog.org/?p=6227#comment-68605 Can smell all that barbecue stuff already. Sweeeet! Can smell all that barbecue stuff already. Sweeeet!

]]> By: ddartley http://www.streetsblog.org/2009/05/22/happy-memorial-day-weekend-with-gusto-this-time/comment-page-1/#comment-68604 ddartley Fri, 22 May 2009 19:51:35 +0000 http://www.streetsblog.org/?p=6227#comment-68604 There goes my direct bike route home... sigh... But good for the world, so I accept it. There goes my direct bike route home... sigh... But good for the world, so I accept it.

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