Comments on: Bike Fort Worth Getting Local, and National, Attention http://fortworthology.com/2009/06/16/bike-fort-worth-getting-local-and-national-attention/ Traditional urbanism, smart growth, transit, bicycles, sustainability Wed, 17 Mar 2010 21:40:30 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Doug Black http://fortworthology.com/2009/06/16/bike-fort-worth-getting-local-and-national-attention/comment-page-1/#comment-2035 Doug Black Tue, 23 Jun 2009 21:51:16 +0000 http://fortworthology.com/?p=2088#comment-2035 No need for light laws - see Tx Transportation code Sec. 551.104(b) http://www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us/SOTWDocs/TN/htm/TN.551.htm Serious drag that Gov. Perry vetoed SB 488, which would have expanded safety issues for cyclists by requiring motorists to move over or give at least 3 ft. when passing us. On the other hand, he signed a bill requiring new drivers to be tested on bicycle issues...small victory, but something nonetheless. As for helmets - many cities regulate them for kids. If you're an adult, you should be free to make your own choice like the motorcyclists. Personally, I don't leave home without mine strapped to my noggin. No need for light laws – see Tx Transportation code Sec. 551.104(b) http://www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us/SOTWDocs/TN/htm/TN.551.htm

Serious drag that Gov. Perry vetoed SB 488, which would have expanded safety issues for cyclists by requiring motorists to move over or give at least 3 ft. when passing us. On the other hand, he signed a bill requiring new drivers to be tested on bicycle issues…small victory, but something nonetheless.

As for helmets – many cities regulate them for kids. If you’re an adult, you should be free to make your own choice like the motorcyclists. Personally, I don’t leave home without mine strapped to my noggin.

]]> By: Colin Carter http://fortworthology.com/2009/06/16/bike-fort-worth-getting-local-and-national-attention/comment-page-1/#comment-2034 Colin Carter Tue, 23 Jun 2009 19:56:36 +0000 http://fortworthology.com/?p=2088#comment-2034 We're hoping for similar minds to prevail in Denton. We just need to remove a couple of roadblocks, as it were: http://bikedenton.wordpress.com/2009/06/23/oakhickory-parking-and-bike-lane-controversy/ I'd like to see some helmet and light laws to go along with these plans. Thanks for continuing to report on Bike Fort Worth! We’re hoping for similar minds to prevail in Denton.
We just need to remove a couple of roadblocks, as it were:
http://bikedenton.wordpress.com/2009/06/23/oakhickory-parking-and-bike-lane-controversy/

I’d like to see some helmet and light laws to go along with these plans.

Thanks for continuing to report on Bike Fort Worth!

]]> By: David Stark http://fortworthology.com/2009/06/16/bike-fort-worth-getting-local-and-national-attention/comment-page-1/#comment-2033 David Stark Wed, 17 Jun 2009 14:57:19 +0000 http://fortworthology.com/?p=2088#comment-2033 I grew up and lived in the Twin Cities for 20 years. One thing that I miss the most is the amazing bike trails! Looks like Fort Worth made a great choice with Don Koski! PS: Fortworthology is the absolute BEST website I've come across in years. Keep up the great work. I grew up and lived in the Twin Cities for 20 years. One thing that I miss the most is the amazing bike trails! Looks like Fort Worth made a great choice with Don Koski!

PS: Fortworthology is the absolute BEST website I’ve come across in years. Keep up the great work.

]]> By: Jim Wilson http://fortworthology.com/2009/06/16/bike-fort-worth-getting-local-and-national-attention/comment-page-1/#comment-2032 Jim Wilson Tue, 16 Jun 2009 17:41:34 +0000 http://fortworthology.com/?p=2088#comment-2032 FortWorthology leads the way... then everyone else checks it out. Good to see this getting plenty of attention. Thanks Kevin. I found this and other closely related articles all over the place with a simple Google search- from a San Fran Blog to a Washington D.C. one! I understand some VCr's (Vehicular Cyclists) concerns and dislikes about Bike Lanes and some other cyclists' wishes for Bike Lanes/Trails everywhere- I think this plan does an excellent job of utilizing a more centralist, use all the tools in the tool box, and all inclusive approach. Another good thing in FW and our surrounding cities. FortWorthology leads the way… then everyone else checks it out. Good to see this getting plenty of attention. Thanks Kevin.

I found this and other closely related articles all over the place with a simple Google search- from a San Fran Blog to a Washington D.C. one!

I understand some VCr’s (Vehicular Cyclists) concerns and dislikes about Bike Lanes and some other cyclists’ wishes for Bike Lanes/Trails everywhere- I think this plan does an excellent job of utilizing a more centralist, use all the tools in the tool box, and all inclusive approach.

Another good thing in FW and our surrounding cities.

]]> By: mannytmoto http://fortworthology.com/2009/06/16/bike-fort-worth-getting-local-and-national-attention/comment-page-1/#comment-2031 mannytmoto Tue, 16 Jun 2009 16:55:15 +0000 http://fortworthology.com/?p=2088#comment-2031 You guys have a great plan in place, and I can only hope our leadership in Dallas begins to take its cues from some of that same planning. Keep up the great work! You guys have a great plan in place, and I can only hope our leadership in Dallas begins to take its cues from some of that same planning.

Keep up the great work!

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