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"John Ray" wrote in message ... Rich wrote: BTW, I think you'll find the definition of "road" includes the pavement. Ah, so that's why so many cyclists seem to think that they are entitled to ride on the pavement. As a cyclist (who doesn't use the pavements!) it astounds me that many police forces now actively ENCOURAGE cyclists to use what we used to term 'the footpath', for their own safety. OTOH, as a cyclist, why is it that when discrete footpaths and cyclepaths are provided (even with grass strips between them), with clear signage on the asphalt and on lamp-posts, half-witted pedestrians (usually with prams and pushchairs) STILL insist on jay-walking along the cyclepath, then having the audacity to verbally harangue any cyclists with the temerity to ask if they can pass? The bottom line is that, whether pedestrians, cyclists or motorists, there is bad practise and intolerance between all groups. Ultimately, better roadcraft, less arrogance and more consideration for other parties would improve everybodys day! |
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On Wed, 15 Jun 2005, Jack Taylor wrote:
The bottom line is that, whether pedestrians, cyclists or motorists, there is bad practise and intolerance between all groups. Ultimately, better roadcraft, less arrogance and more consideration for other parties would improve everybodys day! Well said. The solution, of course, is to STRING THE *******S UP IT'S THE ONLY LANGUAGE THEY UNDERSTAND. Innit. What do we want? Gibbets! When do we want them? Now! tom -- .... a tale for which the world is not yet prepared |
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In message , Jack Taylor
writes The bottom line is that, whether pedestrians, cyclists or motorists, there is bad practise and intolerance between all groups. Ultimately, better roadcraft, less arrogance and more consideration for other parties would improve everybodys day! Whilst as a pedestrian and a car driver I accept this, I find that cyclists are by far and away the worst for breaking the HC and this includes motor-cyclists of all sizes of machines, from little scooters up to 1200cc machines. -- Clive |
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"Jack Taylor" wrote in message ... "John Ray" wrote in message ... Rich wrote: BTW, I think you'll find the definition of "road" includes the pavement. Ah, so that's why so many cyclists seem to think that they are entitled to ride on the pavement. As a cyclist (who doesn't use the pavements!) it astounds me that many police forces now actively ENCOURAGE cyclists to use what we used to term 'the footpath', for their own safety. Depends on circumstances. Some places, traffic density is so high it's better to segregate slower traffic from faster traffic. OTOH, as a cyclist, why is it that when discrete footpaths and cyclepaths are provided (even with grass strips between them), with clear signage on the asphalt and on lamp-posts, half-witted pedestrians (usually with prams and pushchairs) STILL insist on jay-walking along the cyclepath, then having the audacity to verbally harangue any cyclists with the temerity to ask if they can pass? because some peds are just as ignorant as *some* cyclists? The bottom line is that, whether pedestrians, cyclists or motorists, there is bad practise and intolerance between all groups. Ultimately, better roadcraft, less arrogance and more consideration for other parties would improve everybodys day! Agreed wholeheartedly. It just seems a pity that so many of the more vociferous cyclists are also "contributing" to this, and other, threads - their sheer number trying to assign some justification for their arrogance and ignorance...... they twist words....they are totally unable to see the other POV ...either on the road, or on the forums. -- IanH |
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On Mon, 20 Jun 2005, ian henden wrote:
"Jack Taylor" wrote in message ... As a cyclist (who doesn't use the pavements!) it astounds me that many police forces now actively ENCOURAGE cyclists to use what we used to term 'the footpath', for their own safety. Depends on circumstances. Some places, traffic density is so high it's better to segregate slower traffic from faster traffic. Absolutely, but once you've got them away from the slower-moving traffic, isn't the pavement the worst place to put the bikes? tom -- As Emiliano Zapata supposedly said, "Better to die on your feet than live on your knees." And years after he died, Marlon Brando played him in a movie. So just think, if you unionize, Marlon Brando might play YOU in a movie. Even though he's dead. -- ChrisV82 |
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Tom Anderson wrote to uk.transport.london on Mon, 20 Jun 2005:
On Mon, 20 Jun 2005, ian henden wrote: "Jack Taylor" wrote in message ... As a cyclist (who doesn't use the pavements!) it astounds me that many police forces now actively ENCOURAGE cyclists to use what we used to term 'the footpath', for their own safety. Depends on circumstances. Some places, traffic density is so high it's better to segregate slower traffic from faster traffic. Absolutely, but once you've got them away from the slower-moving traffic, isn't the pavement the worst place to put the bikes? In Germany they seem to manage with far more segregated pedestrian/cycle lanes - usually wide enough to accommodate both, unless you have an exceptionally large party of cyclists coming along (school group, or something). My husband was most envious of the provision there. -- "Mrs Redboots" http://www.amsmyth.demon.co.uk/ Website updated 23 May 2005 |
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"Tom Anderson" wrote in message h.li... On Mon, 20 Jun 2005, ian henden wrote: "Jack Taylor" wrote in message ... As a cyclist (who doesn't use the pavements!) it astounds me that many police forces now actively ENCOURAGE cyclists to use what we used to term 'the footpath', for their own safety. Depends on circumstances. Some places, traffic density is so high it's better to segregate slower traffic from faster traffic. Absolutely, but once you've got them away from the slower-moving traffic, isn't the pavement the worst place to put the bikes? Depends on circumstances. Where there is high ped traffic, then you would probably find a seperate cycle facility. Where ped traffic is light or even almost nonexistant, then shared facility is adequate. Does rely on people having some common sense, though, peds as well as cyclist. A blind ped isn't going to recognise markings seperaing the cyclists half from the peds half, for a start. Cyclist, of course, will recognise this problem and treat the ped with appropriate respect. -- IanH |
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In message , ian henden
writes A blind ped isn't going to recognise markings seperaing the cyclists half from the peds half, for a start. Cyclist, of course, will recognise this problem and treat the ped with appropriate respect. You hope. I doubt. -- Clive |
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