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Drunken driver hits a bunch of cyclists
Letter addressed to Engineering/Public Works of Bay Harbor Islands:
(the reply --if any-- will be posted here) Hello, While you may have one of the most beautiful causeways, overlooking the bay and the islands, it's also one of the most hostile to cyclists. So much so that we simply stay away from it, even when we may take another winding way. The city ordinance that mandates cyclists to walk bikes over the bridges is totally senseless, particularly at the long bridge over the bay. This is specially grinding and dangerous when there's no space whatsoever to walk bike on sidewalk. Try it yourself. One time we were verbally attacked by a vigilante who wanted to enforce the ordinance and we were lucky only to lose our pride. He claimed he was protecting us while subjecting us to all sorts of humiliation. WHY? It's funny that elsewhere A BICYCLE IS A VEHICLE and yet here it's some kind of toy. It seems like the ultimate form of discrimination, though a rather sophisticated one. May I remind you that both cyclists and pedestrians "run out of sidewalk" at the end of the bridge (westbound) and that you must walk over the grass and the mud. Thank you for your kind reply. |
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Drunken driver hits a bunch of cyclists
On Jun 20, 9:27*am, "His Highness the TibetanMonkey, the Beach Cruiser
Philosopher" > wrote: > Letter addressed to Engineering/Public Works of Bay Harbor Islands: > > (the reply --if any-- will be posted here) > > Hello, > > While you may have one of the most beautiful causeways, overlooking > the bay and the islands, it's also one of the most hostile to > cyclists. So much so that we simply stay away from it, even when we > may take another winding way. The city ordinance that mandates > cyclists to walk bikes over the bridges is totally senseless, > particularly at the long bridge over the bay. This is specially > grinding and dangerous when there's no space whatsoever to walk bike > on sidewalk. Try it yourself. > > One time we were verbally attacked by a vigilante who wanted to > enforce the ordinance and we were lucky only to lose our pride. He > claimed he was protecting us while subjecting us to all sorts of > humiliation. WHY? > > It's funny that elsewhere A BICYCLE IS A VEHICLE and yet here it's > some kind of toy. It seems like the ultimate form of discrimination, > though a rather sophisticated one. May I remind you that both cyclists > and pedestrians "run out of sidewalk" at the end of the bridge > (westbound) and that you must walk over the grass and the mud. > > Thank you for your kind reply. Reply to the letter above: Please note that bicycles are allowed on the roadway (which includes the bridges), however, an individual cannot ride their bicycle on the sidewalk, especially on the bridges. I only ask that you please be cautious when traversing our causeway on your bicycle. Traffic in South Florida can be extremely dangerous to cyclists. I hope this clarifies this issue. *** My observations: Unless they were removed recently, the signs state that you MUST walk bike on sidewalk across bridges creating a CONFLICT upon which vigilantes feel the obligation to harass cyclists. The same day of the incident --two years ago-- a policeman waved me off the road, without taking the trouble to tell me why. I will try this route again soon. |
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ARRESTED: For Standing in her yard.
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ARRESTED: For Standing in her yard.
On Jun 22, 12:11*am, "TDNY" > wrote:
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jXA-KA-pEKw When the police stop you, drop on the ground, and crawl is they tell you to do so. Bark if they tell you so. |
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Drunken driver hits a bunch of cyclists
(Third letter and quite possibly the last one. Conditions are such
that they may as well say, "WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE!" Notice this is a wealthy community) Hello again, THE SIGNS ARE STILL THERE! They say, "WALK BICYCLES ACROSS BRIDGE," but give no ordinance number. Now that you say no bicycles are allowed on sidewalk, the situation is more confused than ever, as if nobody gave it a thought. This possible scenario arises: "You ride on the road, and when you get to the bridge you dismount the bike and walk it... where?" I have pictures showing that my bicycle doesn't even fit in the larger bridge's sidewalk. Or do you expect me to walk it on the road? Isn't a BIKE LANE the proper way to welcome cyclists? PS: The bench overlooking the beach on 94th street is full of pee and it stinks like ammonia. Is that a permanent location for the winos? I understand removing the hobos may not be legal so perhaps the bench should be removed. They may not have good taste about wine but they sure do about locations. We rode last night two abreast and weren't harassed. I guess it was our lucky night. But I hold this city responsible for future incidents. This is indeed part of an INTERNATIONAL CAMPAIGN exposing the indifference to the real challenges we suffer as cyclists, pedestrians and citizens. WE ARE NOTHING. We are monkeys, and the drivers are full of rage at us. PARADISE OR HELL? |
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Drunken driver hits a bunch of cyclists
(Third letter and quite possibly the last one. Conditions are such
that they may as well say, "WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE!" Notice this is a wealthy community) Hello again, THE SIGNS ARE STILL THERE! They say, "WALK BICYCLES ACROSS BRIDGE," but give no ordinance number. Now that you say no bicycles are allowed on sidewalk, the situation is more confused than ever, as if nobody gave it a thought. This possible scenario arises: "You ride on the road, and when you get to the bridge you dismount the bike and walk it... where?" I have pictures showing that my bicycle doesn't even fit in the larger bridge's sidewalk. Or do you expect me to walk it on the road? Isn't a BIKE LANE the proper way to welcome cyclists? PS: The bench overlooking the beach on *** street is full of pee and it stinks like ammonia. Is that a permanent location for the winos? I understand removing the hobos may not be legal so perhaps the bench should be removed. They may not have good taste about wine but they sure do about locations. We rode last night two abreast and weren't harassed. I guess it was our lucky night. But I hold this city responsible for future incidents. This is indeed part of an INTERNATIONAL CAMPAIGN exposing the indifference to the real challenges we suffer as cyclists, pedestrians and citizens. WE ARE NOTHING. We are monkeys, and the drivers are full of rage at us. PARADISE OR HELL? |
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