Comments on: Bike Lanes Everywhere You Look

By: Susan Donovan

Susan Donovan — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 06:27:35 +0000

In NYC it’s not that drivers respect the lane, they don’t– I think they are just more used to lots of bikes on the street. And I think NYC bikers have low expectations. The cars are moving slowly, since it’s so congested. That means the cars cause less damage when they hit you– and they do hit you.

I feel very safe on a bike in midtown since none of the cars are really moving at all most of the time. Even if they block the lane you can just go around.

By: Alex

Alex — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 02:08:30 +0000

Good coverage of the Philadelphia stories. It’s a shame that the newly created bike lanes there are points of contention and a points of friction between cyclists and drivers–especially disconcerting when injury and lives are at stake.

It makes me wonder how rules and regulations are enforced in other cities. In New York City, protected bike lanes in certain neighborhoods make it impossible for cars to physically enter the bike lane. Would this model be feasible in Philly? Is this the current model in places in Philadelphia?

I’d also love to see the feedback from different cities. In New York, I interviewed a few casual and regular cyclists and found the feedback to be generally positive. Philadelphia’s feedback seems a little less positive (judging from the news report).

And I’m wondering what cities, do you guy think, are the best models for bikers and cyclists? Is there one in the U.S.?

If you have time, feel free to check out my blog where I spoke to residents, pedestrians, and cyclists about their feelings on the City’s trend toward protected lanes:

http://bit.ly/hGaQY

By: jass

jass — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:09:03 +0000

That was a very good news piece. Shame it was on the CW, as that gets less viewers.

By: Susan Donovan

Susan Donovan — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:52:17 +0000

Wow! That was so great reporting! I wish they’d come to the Bronx!