tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5079297043552042968.post7820876777393274506..comments2024-03-24T03:31:26.115-04:00Comments on Discovering Urbanism: My problem with bike mapsDaniel Nairnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14127732825472374125noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5079297043552042968.post-71065407378112630072008-08-26T11:18:00.000-04:002008-08-26T11:18:00.000-04:00I agree, Jeff. Your comment got me thinking that I...I agree, Jeff. Your comment got me thinking that I wonder if there is a way to measure where people are actually biking, in order to help make the trip easier.<BR/><BR/>Traffic engineers have those little road counter bumps on the road, and there's only so much flexibility motorists have. I can't think of any way to get data about bike usage except for surveying people or just counting by observation.Daniel Nairnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14127732825472374125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5079297043552042968.post-4859732482635131042008-08-26T08:48:00.000-04:002008-08-26T08:48:00.000-04:00I think the routes bikes take can go beyond roads....I think the routes bikes take can go beyond roads. An example: I often ride from near Georgetown over to UVA's North Grounds. Rather than taking Barracks to Milmmont to Arlington, I prefer to exit Barracks at the Rivanna Trail crossing, cut through the woods behind UVA's Softball field and pedal through the area UVA calls "The Park." Much less traffic. But currently the softball field is being reconstructed, and the crew there has blocked off the entire area, rendering this route unusable. Since UVA encourages bicycle use, it is discouraging that they do not understand and account for such traffic.Jeff Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06623587270951440914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5079297043552042968.post-65437575932036223212008-08-21T12:42:00.000-04:002008-08-21T12:42:00.000-04:00Carol, you're making me miss those little things a...Carol, you're making me miss those little things about Missoula!<BR/><BR/>Jim, Thanks for commenting. I have read the ACCT blog, and there's actually a little link to it on my sidebar. They do a good job keeping it up to date. I intend to become a member one of these days.Daniel Nairnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14127732825472374125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5079297043552042968.post-7463359357749416562008-08-21T10:11:00.000-04:002008-08-21T10:11:00.000-04:00Outstanding post, and it's something I have been l...Outstanding post, and it's something I have been learning and struggling with as I've taken to biking around Charlottesville. It's a fascinating topic.<BR/><BR/>Have you read the ACCT blog?Jim Duncanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05753638770913644499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5079297043552042968.post-50840246268429756802008-08-16T12:42:00.000-04:002008-08-16T12:42:00.000-04:00I always prefer taking resi roads if I can. One th...I always prefer taking resi roads if I can. One thing I never understood is why they put a bike lane on the very narrow Spruce Street in Missoula. I always took Alder, even after they put the island on Orange St. I'd work around it.wild chickenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17956296475651720602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5079297043552042968.post-51863382757076249682008-08-15T11:03:00.000-04:002008-08-15T11:03:00.000-04:00Hello DanielI am writing an article about biking i...Hello Daniel<BR/>I am writing an article about biking in Charlottesville and I wanted to chat with you about your experience. <BR/>Email me at chiara@c-ville.com<BR/>Thanks!Chiarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12398344517480206280noreply@blogger.com