Comments on: Coppers To Increase Scrutiny Of Bike Laws

By: Big Willy T

Big Willy T — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 05:49:14 +0000

Cars turninng right cutting you off,Cars turning left cutting you off,YOU KNOW WHAT I MEAN!

By: william

william — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 05:41:05 +0000

Ive been here a year from TX, almost been hit three times in Intersections while I was crossing legally,give more time at crossings to cross and by all means make it safe for both riders and drivers, it should be fun not suicidal!

By: Mark

Mark — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:18:43 +0000

Here is the finnished product:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pPfqXNeB90A

By: Steve

Steve — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 23:10:32 +0000

Amen to that, Paul (re: riding on the side with the goatheads and glass). On the way to be part of the PSA at the depot I ran over a thorn that ripped a hole no slime would cure. I still had plenty of time to swap in the spare tube I carry and make it on time. By the time I got there that one was flattened also. I ride a mt bike and try to stay to the right but it costs several flats a year…even with protective liners and slimed tubes. Even the oft-cited bike lane on Federal Way is loaded with hazards including tire-ruining staples from the home builders there. Thinking of looking into solid tires! Until the roadsides drivers want us to use are swept and save to use, Boise can’t call itself “bicycle friendly”.

By: Bob T

Bob T — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 21:29:00 +0000

As a year-round bicycle commuter I’m very aware of the safety issues which exist on our streets. All of us share the blame and also the responsibility to make the needed changes. Therefore, I fully support Chief Masterson’s order to his officers to enforce the bicycle laws more vigorously. Whether out of ignorance or out of malice, these laws are currently being broken with impunity. Hopefully this step will result in a safer environment for all road users. Sadly, it appears to have been the deaths of three cyclists which finally caused this issue to come to the forefront.

By: paul

paul — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 03:41:48 +0000

Cyclists could move closer to the side of the road if all the gravel, glass and goatheads got cleaned once in a while.

Nobody on a bicycle likes to be out in traffic. On the other hand, gravel, glass and goatheads make for a really bad cycling experinece.

Last, the AAA auto club people used to have a bike safety program for all school age kids. A great program, nifty certificate (suitalbe for framing) and perhaps some good info for kids on bikes.

By: cyclops

cyclops — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 23:14:19 +0000

Why do I have this nagging feeling that the parking lot had more SUV’s in it than Saturday morning at the Simplot soccer fields??

By: bikeboy

bikeboy — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 22:43:30 +0000

“Against traffic riding” is the most ticketed offense?

Yeah, I “observe” that violation every day! (Unfortunately I’m not a cop, and GUARDIAN readers can probably imagine the response when I tell those riders they are breaking the law.) If they weren’t putting me in danger – “playing chicken” – I’d be satisfied to let nature take its course, I s’pose.

Here’s a disturbing fact – from 2002 thru 2007, the BPD issued FIVE (!) tickets for against-traffic riding! That’s less than ONE per year!

If the cops are serious about stepping up both education and enforcement, my brain-bucket is OFF to them!

By: Sisyphus

Sisyphus — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 19:34:43 +0000

I certainly think this is all necessary. But I find it interesting that this is the response to the recent rash of cyclist deaths who, from all accounts, did nothing wrong. Well I reckon we’ll see what comes out of the police investigations.