tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356723782465446786.post2046803955195669505..comments2024-01-18T09:29:42.707-05:00Comments on Biking in Heels: Rough RoadCyclerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12072776738519243521noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356723782465446786.post-84127140535073356102012-12-13T15:32:49.469-05:002012-12-13T15:32:49.469-05:00Cycler:
You are an example of the Gospel of Matth...Cycler:<br /><br />You are an example of the Gospel of Matthew: "Ask and ye shall receive... ." Good work! I've had less success with Town of Milton over a pothole visible from space on Granite Ave. (a 4 lane, undivided commuter thoroughfare) even thought a local bike committee member put in a word for me. I think they are trying to pass the buck to Mass DOT. So I give credit to the PRC as well as you.Quincyclistnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356723782465446786.post-80566414673980637392012-12-12T09:16:44.568-05:002012-12-12T09:16:44.568-05:00Actually JRA, that "patch" in the photo ...Actually JRA, that "patch" in the photo w. the cyclist was a different section of the same temporary patch. I didn't get final photos, but they patched it all the way to the curb so that there's not a seam running right down the middle of the bike lane. I didn't get photos of the new patch yet.<br />I'm hoping that they will paint in a line for the bike lane though before it gets too cold.<br />Cyclerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12072776738519243521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356723782465446786.post-72093091389159780672012-12-12T09:14:03.597-05:002012-12-12T09:14:03.597-05:00Moopheus, I STRONGLY recommend that you contact c...Moopheus, I STRONGLY recommend that you contact city of Cambridge and ask nicely if that's the final patch, and if not, when the final patch will be installed.<br />I would mention that it's dangerous for cyclists, and if it IS the final patch, ask them to fix it, and if it ISN'T, ask them if there's any way they can get the final patch in before the snow hits.<br /><br />I really do think that Cambridge tries to fix things so that they're safe for cyclists- they just don't always know where the danger spots are, or what constitutes a dangerous spot.<br />And I know that "dangerous" is subjective- but hitting a really bumpy area when you're going at speed can easily cause a crash, especially if it's wet or icy. Cyclerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12072776738519243521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356723782465446786.post-60137734561887041612012-12-12T08:23:13.912-05:002012-12-12T08:23:13.912-05:00That original patch looks treacherous. I can only ...That original patch looks treacherous. I can only imagine running over that in the dark, after a long day of work. Telling the city that it doesn't work for cyclists, that it is potentially dangerous, is the way to go, though. The new patch looks almost practicable, although it may not have to the cyclist in that photo.John Romeo Alphahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01289456379789026152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356723782465446786.post-69628946317253155622012-12-12T07:48:23.175-05:002012-12-12T07:48:23.175-05:00The city did something similar on my route up Gard...The city did something similar on my route up Garden St., water main work up the part of the lane I usually ride in. The surface is bumpy but not quite as bad as the bridge. I'd guess the bridge won't get repaved until the renovation is done.Moopheusnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356723782465446786.post-90563783246190054872012-12-12T06:28:01.400-05:002012-12-12T06:28:01.400-05:00We have a lot of local construction, too. While it...We have a lot of local construction, too. While it is stressful to cyclists, mostly the motorists seem to realize the obstructions are not the cyclists' fault and are even more patient than normal.Steve Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13650405341304401203noreply@blogger.com