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How do you feel about Bike Ambassadors / CPD safety outreach efforts?
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blair_ replied to John Greenfield's discussion 'How do you feel about Bike Ambassadors / CPD safety outreach efforts?'
JeffB (7+ miles) replied to John Greenfield's discussion 'How do you feel about Bike Ambassadors / CPD safety outreach efforts?'"I agree. See my post above.
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David crZven 10.6 replied to John Greenfield's discussion 'How do you feel about Bike Ambassadors / CPD safety outreach efforts?'"My Comment: Surely the "both feet on the street" standard isn't real. I cleat on leg into my pedal. When I stop, and I do stop, the other leg will go to the ground, but I certainly do not uncleat at every stop sign…"
David P. replied to John Greenfield's discussion 'How do you feel about Bike Ambassadors / CPD safety outreach efforts?'"I saw these people at that intersection on my way home from work last week. I think that it is OK as far as it goes, but I don't think that effort is directed where it most needs to be, which is with motor-vehicle drivers. Motor vehicles are…"
blair_ replied to John Greenfield's discussion 'How do you feel about Bike Ambassadors / CPD safety outreach efforts?'"Also, CPD constantly rides their bikes up and down the sidewalks on Michigan and Randolph."
blair_ replied to John Greenfield's discussion 'How do you feel about Bike Ambassadors / CPD safety outreach efforts?'"In theory, I could see how these types of efforts would be a good idea. The ones I've encountered have been poorly executed though.
I've been stopped twice in the Kinzie bike lane. The first time was after I came to a full stop…"
Anne Alt replied to John Greenfield's discussion 'How do you feel about Bike Ambassadors / CPD safety outreach efforts?'"In some cases, this may be helpful. Some cyclists are not aware that the following things are illegal in the city: sidewalk riding, wrong way riding (salmoning), riding at night without a headlight and rear reflector/tail light. Some drivers…"
John Greenfield replied to John Greenfield's discussion 'How do you feel about Bike Ambassadors / CPD safety outreach efforts?'"Zoetrope, actually a local bike blogger had criticized the outreach events but wasn't willing to be quoted in the article for fear of coming off as a crank, so I felt to write a balanced article it would make sense to check in with the…"
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- What I ride:
- Road, Cruiser
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- Recreational, Around Town
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- http://votewithyourfeetchicago.blogspot.com
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Interview with Leah from the Chainlink on VWYF
http://votewithyourfeetchicago.blogspot.com
This week Vote With Your Feet talks with Leah Neaderthal,
founder of the Chainlink social networking website for cyclists
about the history of the site and her goals for its future.
Keep on walking, biking and transit-ing,
John Greenfield
This week Vote With Your Feet talks with Leah Neaderthal,
founder of the Chainlink social networking website for cyclists
about the history of the site and her goals for its future.
Keep on walking, biking and transit-ing,
John Greenfield
Posted on May 6, 2009 at 9:59pm
Comment Wall (11 comments)
- At 5:33pm on August 25, 2011,
Andrew N said… - Done. Thanks again for leading the ride on Saturday.
- At 8:09pm on June 21, 2010,
J M said… - Was curious if you were going to lead another Perimeter Ride this summer. If so, when?
- At 11:56am on January 27, 2010,
Matt Roben said… - Hi John- I am so sorry I missed your friend request back in October regarding the Midnight Circus show/Time Out article- BUMMER! I will definitely keep you informed the next time I am using my bike for anything fun and circusy...
- At 7:40pm on December 12, 2009,
Andrew Bedno said… - If memory serves, today may have been the first time we've well met. I've long appreciated your contribution to the cause of bikes, anticipated meeting you, and was not disappointed.
- At 4:32pm on August 24, 2009,
JoAnna said… - oops, that's a thanks to David the Great for biking through the hood with me... hmmm. what exactly was in that "rainbow cone?" Actually they are opening up another location on Diversey near Halsted...
- At 12:09pm on August 24, 2009,
David the Great said… - I really like your profile picture. :)
- At 12:53am on August 23, 2009,
Ian said… - John,
Great ride, great route! Thank you.
- At 11:58am on August 18, 2009,
Wobbly said… - I did a VERY rough outline of last year's perimeter map here if you wanted to update...
- At 11:55am on June 26, 2009,
jessiejane said… - Hello John, Will you be planning a Michael Jackson tribute ride? Or at least a little song?
I hope so!
Jessica
- At 2:49pm on May 4, 2009,
John said… - Glad you could make it John - I think there should have been a prize for "sweetest ride" because you would have won.
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