Angela Park, 39 y.o. Female Bicyclist Killed by Truck Driver Turning Right in Greektown - The Chainlink2024-03-28T10:08:59Zhttps://thechainlink.org/forum/topics/bicyclist-hit-by-truck-in-greektown?commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A1103948&x=1&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI think you're right, Yasmeen…tag:thechainlink.org,2018-08-13:2211490:Comment:11039482018-08-13T18:36:59.928ZJeff McMahonhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/JeffMcMahon
<p>I think you're right, Yasmeen. And that's what I do too.</p>
<p>I think you're right, Yasmeen. And that's what I do too.</p> "If you are attending the ser…tag:thechainlink.org,2018-08-13:2211490:Comment:11041742018-08-13T16:51:01.403ZTom A.K.https://thechainlink.org/profile/TomKrystyn
<p><strong><em><span>"If you are attending the service tomorrow, it would be Angela’s wishes that you wear pink or sparkly clothing."</span></em></strong></p>
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<p>A GBC memorial vigil service is being planned and will most probably be held on Friday, August 31, 7:10, at Halsted and Madison. This will be in…</p>
<p><strong><em><span>"If you are attending the service tomorrow, it would be Angela’s wishes that you wear pink or sparkly clothing."</span></em></strong></p>
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<p>A GBC memorial vigil service is being planned and will most probably be held on Friday, August 31, 7:10, at Halsted and Madison. This will be in conjunction with the August CCM Ride.</p>
<p><a rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://m.facebook.com/events/2178191682463017/?ti=cl" target="_blank">https://m.facebook.com/events/2178191682463017/?ti=cl</a></p> There's a visibility issue at…tag:thechainlink.org,2018-08-13:2211490:Comment:11039462018-08-13T16:02:34.456ZYasmeenhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/YasmeenSchuller
<p>There's a visibility issue at red lights and intersections. If you stay behind the lines and/or behind vehicles, you are less visible. I gently roll past the walk so that people can see me - I'm not blocking anyone. Technically, not legal but I don't care. I'd rather have people see me at the intersection. That's an example of following the law is putting us at greater risk.</p>
<p>There's a visibility issue at red lights and intersections. If you stay behind the lines and/or behind vehicles, you are less visible. I gently roll past the walk so that people can see me - I'm not blocking anyone. Technically, not legal but I don't care. I'd rather have people see me at the intersection. That's an example of following the law is putting us at greater risk.</p> Considering the number of cra…tag:thechainlink.org,2018-08-13:2211490:Comment:11038702018-08-13T15:31:17.440ZAnne Althttps://thechainlink.org/profile/Anne91
<p>Considering the number of crashes involving vehicles of all types (including trucks) where the driver says "I didn't see them," it suggests that either the driver didn't look, or that mirrors were inadequate to give the driver a wide enough field of view.<br></br><br></br>We need a requirement for convex mirrors mounted on the front corners of large trucks. This great reduces blind spots, and could significantly reduce the number of crashes like this one.<br></br><br></br>Here's a study related to crash…</p>
<p>Considering the number of crashes involving vehicles of all types (including trucks) where the driver says "I didn't see them," it suggests that either the driver didn't look, or that mirrors were inadequate to give the driver a wide enough field of view.<br/><br/>We need a requirement for convex mirrors mounted on the front corners of large trucks. This great reduces blind spots, and could significantly reduce the number of crashes like this one.<br/><br/>Here's a study related to crash types that has an interesting graphic showing coverage areas of different types and locations of mirrors.<br/><a href="https://deepblue.lib.umich.edu/bitstream/handle/2027.42/58728/99830.pdf" target="_blank">https://deepblue.lib.umich.edu/bitstream/handle/2027.42/58728/99830.pdf</a></p> Of course, proceeding behind…tag:thechainlink.org,2018-08-13:2211490:Comment:11037682018-08-13T14:59:07.163ZAlex Zhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/AlexZ
<p>Of course, proceeding behind a truck might leave you at risk of being hooked by an oncoming car making a left turn and not seeing you behind the big truck. :/</p>
<p>Of course, proceeding behind a truck might leave you at risk of being hooked by an oncoming car making a left turn and not seeing you behind the big truck. :/</p> Obituary
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<p>Obituary</p>
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<p>Fundraiser</p>
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<p>Memorial Mile in her honor</p>
<p>-- Of note, this takes place on…</p>
<p>Obituary</p>
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<p>Fundraiser</p>
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<p>Memorial Mile in her honor</p>
<p>-- Of note, this takes place on 08/14/18</p>
<p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/289555395185048/" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/events/289555395185048/</a></p> +a million points, right here…tag:thechainlink.org,2018-08-13:2211490:Comment:11037632018-08-13T13:31:35.577ZMatt Talberthttps://thechainlink.org/profile/MatthewTalbert
<p>+a million points, right here. Too often I hear "I'm sorry, I didn't see you" or "I just wasn't paying that much attention." These are absolutely abhorrent excuses for negligent behavior. You are operating an extremely heavy metal vehicle. If you are unable to have full situational awareness at all times you should not be operating it.</p>
<p>+a million points, right here. Too often I hear "I'm sorry, I didn't see you" or "I just wasn't paying that much attention." These are absolutely abhorrent excuses for negligent behavior. You are operating an extremely heavy metal vehicle. If you are unable to have full situational awareness at all times you should not be operating it.</p> I disagree that it is ever ru…tag:thechainlink.org,2018-08-13:2211490:Comment:11037592018-08-13T03:55:55.109ZTonyPhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/TonyP
<p>I disagree that it is ever rude to take the lane. It is always necessary to take the lane because eventually some body will decide that there is enough room to drive past the polite cyclist, putting the cyclist in a tight spot. I ride in the path of the automotive traffics right tire, where I am easier to see, have room to maneuver to my right, traffic must cross the center line to pass and the added benefit of fewer flats.</p>
<p>At intersections I move to the left tire path, or further,…</p>
<p>I disagree that it is ever rude to take the lane. It is always necessary to take the lane because eventually some body will decide that there is enough room to drive past the polite cyclist, putting the cyclist in a tight spot. I ride in the path of the automotive traffics right tire, where I am easier to see, have room to maneuver to my right, traffic must cross the center line to pass and the added benefit of fewer flats.</p>
<p>At intersections I move to the left tire path, or further, where I am visible to all. If a vehicle is in front of me I position myself so I can see the drivers face in his\her side view mirror and I can see oncoming traffic and they can see me. This helps fight left hooks and keeps me out of the area of right hooks. The easier that I am to be seen the better are my chances of getting home unscathed.</p> https://vimeo.com/263377367 (…tag:thechainlink.org,2018-08-13:2211490:Comment:11039322018-08-13T02:57:34.638ZTom A.K.https://thechainlink.org/profile/TomKrystyn
<p><a rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://vimeo.com/263377367" target="_blank">https://vimeo.com/263377367</a> (2:09)Video</p>
<p><strong>"What cyclists need to know about trucks, and the right hook."</strong></p>
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<p><b>"Right hook prevention in the bike lane."</b></p>
<p><a rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://vimeo.com/263377367" target="_blank">https://vimeo.com/263377367</a> (2:09)Video</p>
<p><strong>"What cyclists need to know about trucks, and the right hook."</strong></p>
<p><strong><a href="https://vimeo.com/74851821" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://vimeo.com/74851821</a> (3:30)Video</strong></p>
<p><b>"Right hook prevention in the bike lane."</b></p> There is an area on my commut…tag:thechainlink.org,2018-08-11:2211490:Comment:11040242018-08-11T05:10:17.581ZBrian Marquishttps://thechainlink.org/profile/BrianMarquis
<p>There is an area on my commute (Oak Street between State and Wells) which is terribly narrow. I take the lane because I had a truck almost crush me against the parked cars. When I do take the lane, I also do my best to match the speed of the cars. That way the drivers behind me don’t get impatient and try to pass.</p>
<p>But taking the lane on roads with higher speeds is dangerous. Doing so where it’s not necessary is rude.</p>
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<p>Id like to point out that our comments about safer…</p>
<p>There is an area on my commute (Oak Street between State and Wells) which is terribly narrow. I take the lane because I had a truck almost crush me against the parked cars. When I do take the lane, I also do my best to match the speed of the cars. That way the drivers behind me don’t get impatient and try to pass.</p>
<p>But taking the lane on roads with higher speeds is dangerous. Doing so where it’s not necessary is rude.</p>
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<p>Id like to point out that our comments about safer cycling techniques can sound like we are blaming Angela for getting killed. Honestly we have no idea how she ended up in harm’s way. We could assume, given her role as a triathlon and athletic instructor that she was an experienced cyclist. You can’t succeed at national events without training for years.</p>
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<p>That being said, I’ll simply call this a horrible tragedy, and reserve any judgment for the investigators. And I’d like to remind all of us that when someone as experienced as Angela can get killed, any of us can.</p>
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<p>Do your best to eliminate dangers to yourself, by whatever means is at your disposal, that maximizes your safety.</p>