Build a North-South bike trail wrote on May 31, 2007 9:15 PM:
" Build a great north south bike trail that all can use for transportation, or add a bike lane to all main hubs. The bike riding will save alot of gas money and slim us all down. "
The law for bikes wrote on May 31, 2007 12:17 PM:
" According to the Wisconsin Bicycle Laws, a bicycle is considered a vehicle. Although we should ride as far to the right as practicable, it does not mean riding in the parking lane. It is unsafe to weave back and forth to avoid parked cars. A motorist passing a bicycle in the same lane is required to give at least 3 ft. of clearance until safely past. A bicyclist passing a stopped or moving vehicle is also required to give at least 3 ft. of clearance when passing. That is the law. To read the Wisconsin Bicycle Laws go to, www.bfw.org/projects/bicycle_laws.php. "
Re: just curious... wrote on May 31, 2007 11:48 AM:
" The ceremony was held within city of La Crosse limits near ward ave and the 33rd street bike trail. "
DJ wrote on May 31, 2007 11:48 AM:
" Regardless of the wording, remember, size counts and might makes right at the moment of impact. Beware, be aware, and be safe. "
just curious... wrote on May 31, 2007 11:06 AM:
" why is the small ceremony for receiving this award being held in the Town of Shelby? inquiring minds want to know "
The little used train track that cuts across town would make another wrote on May 31, 2007 10:46 AM:
" great bike trail. They are already talking about closing some of the crossings. Railroads are very efficient for moving items across the country but very inefficient moving items such a short distance through traffic. "
Another bike rider wrote on May 31, 2007 9:48 AM:
" "Now lets" - if you'd stop calling all bikers "morons" I'd take your opinion into count. Tone down the attitude...you sound like one of those "road rage" drivers...the one's we bikers fear. "
bike commuter wrote on May 31, 2007 9:40 AM:
" I think "now lets" is just irritated because he's stuck in traffic all the time with his big pickup truck. Glug glug on the gasoline! Way to support those Iranians, bud. "
re now lets and your great ideas wrote on May 31, 2007 9:38 AM:
" I agree with your points regarding bikers (and car drivers) obeying the traffic laws. As for making this become a true biking paradise by having someone splattered on the streets, I think you should be the first volunteer since it was your idea. "
The law? wrote on May 31, 2007 9:38 AM:
" You may not ride a bike past a building that enters directly onto the sidewalk. In any district! "
Holy smokes wrote on May 31, 2007 9:37 AM:
" Gee, now I think we should allow the private landlords who have been handed the 1000 student expansion for UWL to "relax" parking codes. We are just like Saigon with all the bikes. We can 'relax the parking codes if they install bike racks outside their housing units'. NOT!!!!! "
To Now lets wrote on May 31, 2007 9:14 AM:
" It is both proper and legal for bicyclists to ride on sidewalks except in commercial districts. Bicyclists must however yield to pedestrians and give an audible signal when overtaking. Drivers also must yield to bicyclists in crosswalks just like any other other pedestrian. "
La Crosse is a great place to bike and it's a better way to get wrote on May 31, 2007 9:02 AM:
" around this long skinny town than a car. The bike trails are great, 99% of cars treat you with respect. All we need is a north/south bike trail and we just happen to have a great river running along side this town that would be a great place to put it. "
Both sides of the fence wrote on May 31, 2007 8:45 AM:
" I have to agree with both "Now lets" and "Oz". I drive and I bike. I see faults in both. I do not feel it appropriate to point the finger at all drivers or all bikers. And I believe that both of them could use safety instruction from either side of the fence. Maybe you should get out and bike "now lets" then you might change your point of view as well. "
oz wrote on May 31, 2007 8:00 AM:
" NOW LETS quit issuing death threats against cyclists, and start enforcing the traffic laws like they are supposed to do. Quit allowing cars to pass bicycles too closely, to cut off bikes when they make right turns, or to bully pedestrians at crosswalks. Too many drivers are angry at the high gas prices and that anybody would dare to get 'in their way'; and they are willing to risk (at best) or threaten (at worst) the lives of legal and responsible cyclists or pedestrians just to save five seconds of driving time. These drivers are sick thugs, and they need to be locked up. "
Freddy Nakomi wrote on May 31, 2007 7:48 AM:
" Bull****
If this is a bike friendly city, then how come 1-of-20 cars stops at the crosswalks when someone is waiting to cross the street? Bike friendly maybe, Bike Safely not a chance! "
Occasional bike communter wrote on May 31, 2007 7:41 AM:
" The city trail makes biking to the North Side industrial park doable. I always obey traffic signs. The only time I use the sidewalk is 1) on the bridges and 2) a section of River Valley Drive. As far as I can tell bicyclists are supposed to use the sidewalk in these cases. "
Now lets wrote on May 31, 2007 4:21 AM:
" start enforcing the traffic laws for bikes like they are suppose to do. Quit allowing them to ride on the sidewalks, against traffic, through red lights, between stopped cars while at red lights, I could go on forever. Part of being a bike friendly city is to make sure bikes don't disrupt traffic flow and keep pedestrians safe also. Lets get some bike lanes so these morons aren't riding down the middle of the streets doing 10 mph and expecting traffic to stay behind them. Maybe it will take a few people splattered on the streets to get the city to truely become a "Biking paradise". "
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