Seattle cycle tracks

But as a cyclist it seems wrong to get people out of their cars by putting in facilities which make them feel safer but in fact put them at greater risk. What will that realistically translate to in terms of: decreased asthma? But to not say that up front and to knowingly allow the public to assume they decrease accidents is repugnant to me and many others.

One question I have about any Dutch or Danish study like that is: How do those numbers translate to American streets? They are VERY different. Streets and street culture in Copenhagen have developed differently. This would change the stats…. Tom: I hear ya. One of the big take-aways from that brown-bag was how different the cycling culture is in Copenhagen, and presumably their driving culture is comparably different.

Their citizens seem far more apt to follow the rules that are meant to reduce collisions, yet they still see an increase in collisions with cycle tracks. In an environment where both cyclists and drivers are wont to flaunt the rules of the road read: in America , I can only imagine things would be worse.

I wonder if any US cities installing separated facilities are gathering this sort of data. Andreas, Two things jump out at me from the report you cite. These increases are not statistically significant. Seems like an improvement to me. Patrick: Yeah, I concede that the accident rate is actually lower. Irksomely, that study gives the change in traffic and in accidents for cycle tracks, but not for cycle lanes.

Bike ridership on Westlake doubled after the protected bike lane opened compared to the year before. Check out more before and after photos. Click here for the full outreach summary and documents. Please walk on the sidewalk unless you're crossing into the parking area. You are welcome to cross the protected bike lane at any point but please look for people biking as you cross.

At the base of Mt. In addition to the challenging pump track, kids can have a blast at the skate park, test their monkey skills on the climbing tower and then finish the day burning up that last bit of energy at the playground.

Good to know: Littles who are still learning can ride safely on the nearby striders track. Come back to enjoy the mountain bike trails for a longer adventure, and be sure to bring Fido because a new dog park is in the works too.

Tacoma, WA Online: metroparkstacoma. If you like your bike park experience with a side of epic playground, Fisher Creek is for you. Bring the bikes to take a few laps, then change things up with time on the playground. Snoqualmie, WA Online: ci. This relatively new park just got a redesign to improve flow and ensure riders of all skill levels can ride around its quick turns and wicked hills, thanks to the generosity of local businesses like Agate Asphalt. Good to know: The annual, family-friendly Pumpaplooza celebration is set to take place in June Poulsbo, WA Online: facebook.

Some day we might be able to have wide one-way tracks on each side. The two-way bike lanes on one way streets work fine. They use less space and allow for passing. If they get too crowded, build more on a near by street.

Better to have a fine grained network than all bike traffic forced onto a few streets. A finer grid means shorter cycling distances and access to more destinations. In the case shown, the parked cars could not protect the bike lane unless they only had one travel lane. Chicago did an extensive planning process with consultants to identify the best candidate roadways for cycle tracks, buffered bike lanes, and neighborhood greenways.

Having consultants to advise on projects like this is the norm, so I am not sure what the intent of your comment is. Are we having our bikeNYC moment? Pingback: Cycle tracks can be built easily and quickly Bike Delaware.

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