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Re: Bicycle Infrastructure

Posted: October 9th, 2017, 12:37 pm
by amiller92
The bike signals on the new stretch of Washington are turned on. Now there's a flashing yellow bicycle to let you know to be cautious at all times, I guess. I was rather surprised that the green for cars came on first, then the flashing yellow.

I asked two city workers about it - one of whom said "yes" to whether they are the signal crew and one who said "no" - and I came to the conclusion that they are not yet working right. I was told that the bike signal should go first and that there will be a green that's supposed to mean there are no conflicts, and then flashing yellow when cars could be turning in your direction. Before hearing my actual question, they told me it was part of the effort to become the number one biking city in the world.

Re: Bicycle Infrastructure

Posted: October 9th, 2017, 1:28 pm
by thom
The bike signals on the new stretch of Washington are turned on. Now there's a flashing yellow bicycle to let you know to be cautious at all times, I guess. I was rather surprised that the green for cars came on first, then the flashing yellow.

I asked two city workers about it - one of whom said "yes" to whether they are the signal crew and one who said "no" - and I came to the conclusion that they are not yet working right. I was told that the bike signal should go first and that there will be a green that's supposed to mean there are no conflicts, and then flashing yellow when cars could be turning in your direction. Before hearing my actual question, they told me it was part of the effort to become the number one biking city in the world.
A flashing yellow bicycle light combined with a green light for motorists is going to be interpreted by drivers as "bicycles must yield".

Re: Bicycle Infrastructure

Posted: October 9th, 2017, 1:31 pm
by EOst
Same system in use now on Jackson St if you've tried it.

Speaking of which, construction is basically complete through 11th St, and the bollards are up on the freeway bridge but the signals haven't been done, so that lane is blocked off. Phase III has started heading south from University (same standard as in downtown) but will mostly wait for next spring.

Re: Bicycle Infrastructure

Posted: October 9th, 2017, 2:17 pm
by amiller92
Do the signals seem helpful on Jackson? I can see a little better case for them where the cycle track is two-way on the same side of the street, but at the moment, I don't see the point on Washington. And everything seemed to work fine before they were turned on.

Re: Bicycle Infrastructure

Posted: October 9th, 2017, 2:44 pm
by bptenor
I like the signals on Jackson, although it will take a little time for drivers to get used to them. The bicycle signals only blink yellow when drivers also have a flashing yellow arrow, so the idea is that everyone needs to be cautious, but bikes still have the right of way since they are proceeding straight. Drivers were ignoring the 'no turn on red' signals most of the time at the beginning, but it's gotten much better after a summer of use.

Re: Bicycle Infrastructure

Posted: October 9th, 2017, 2:51 pm
by EOst
I like it well enough. I appreciate the leading green light. The flashing yellow interaction isn't ideal. I'm not sure I know what would make it better though.

Re: Bicycle Infrastructure

Posted: October 9th, 2017, 9:44 pm
by seanrichardryan
St. Anthony Traffic Calming/ Bikeway and the Pelham Bikeway are both FINALLY beginning construction this week in St. Paul. Important bike connections in an underserved market :D

Re: Bicycle Infrastructure

Posted: October 9th, 2017, 10:13 pm
by grant1simons2
That St. Anthony Traffic Calming being 404 not found made me lol

Re: Bicycle Infrastructure

Posted: October 9th, 2017, 10:23 pm
by Anondson
404 for both.

Re: Bicycle Infrastructure

Posted: October 9th, 2017, 10:25 pm
by seanrichardryan

Re: Bicycle Infrastructure

Posted: October 10th, 2017, 8:43 am
by amiller92
404 for both.
Shouldn't Pelham be 123?

(sorry)

Re: Bicycle Infrastructure

Posted: October 12th, 2017, 3:50 pm
by Anondson
I know this may seem an odd place for this, but with Golden Valley Country Club in talks to be sold, if it gets closed some day as a golf course I hope they consider rerouting the bike trail through this from its permanent detour around.

https://www.bizjournals.com/twincities/ ... ll-to.html

Re: Bicycle Infrastructure

Posted: October 12th, 2017, 3:55 pm
by bubzki2
That would be huge. The current detour seriously makes me rethink taking that stretch of the Luce line trail. Somehow that jog with the awkward hills, curves and curb cuts is just really unpleasant.

Re: Bicycle Infrastructure

Posted: October 12th, 2017, 5:24 pm
by SamtheBusNerd
Anyone know what's up with the new bike lanes on Franklin at the light rail station? I was excited when they were put in but they never fixed the signs so they're still just full of parked cars.

Re: Bicycle Infrastructure

Posted: October 13th, 2017, 8:56 am
by SurlyLHT
Does anyone know why they've put the lane marker tabs they use when overlaying roads in the middle of the bikes lanes on Plymouth and Washington Ave N? I hope they're not going to make them narrow.

Re: Bicycle Infrastructure

Posted: October 14th, 2017, 11:48 am
by MattW
About a dozen or so "protesters" were out around noon at Hennepin and 26th. They were carrying signs that said "Mafia Lane" and "Suck it Bike Lane". Of course Channel 5 came and gave them air time.

Re: Bicycle Infrastructure

Posted: October 14th, 2017, 12:43 pm
by intercomnut
About a dozen or so "protesters" were out around noon at Hennepin and 26th. They were carrying signs that said "Mafia Lane" and "Suck it Bike Lane". Of course Channel 5 came and gave them air time.
Bike lane celebration slow-roll starts at 3pm at 26th & Lyndale (meet at Common Roots). Come help us outnumber the “protesters”.

Re: Bicycle Infrastructure

Posted: October 17th, 2017, 8:45 am
by Qhaberl
What do they want? Let me guess, they think more space should be dedicated to cars. I am usually a very understanding person, but these people infuriate me. Acting like the automobile is supreme people mover.


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Re: Bicycle Infrastructure

Posted: October 17th, 2017, 1:51 pm
by SkyScraperKid
...Am I the only one who wonders why they were protesting via walking and not driving with signs protesting? It's like protesting Coke for low wages while showing support for Pepsi, but you're drinking a Faygo Soda.

Re: Bicycle Infrastructure

Posted: October 18th, 2017, 12:07 pm
by Prpa
I totally agree with your idea.