Federal judge rules against lane control in Massachusetts

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Several people are pointing to this editorial applauding a Federal judge ruling that affirms the common societal belief that cyclists should stay out of the way of faster motor vehicles at all costs. [U.S. Magistrate Judge Kenneth] Neiman’s description of what’s actually legal seems closer to what Hadley police were arguing. As the magistrate put […]

SF Embarcadero to become two way cycletrack during America’s Cup yacht race

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The America’s Cup race begins this weekend in San Francisco, and SFMTA will convert northbound Embarcadero between Washington Street and Pier 23 into a two way cycle-track. Motor vehicle traffic will be banned from this part of the popular waterfront road. THEY’RE TURNING A THREE LANE ARTERIAL PLUS A PARKING LANE OVER FOR EXCLUSIVE BICYCLE […]

San Jose sidewalk riding report

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RECOMMENDATION Accept report on bicycle riding on sidewalks in Downtown San Jose, including proposed actions to conduct an educational campaign to encourage on-street bicycle riding as part of current outreach efforts promoting use of the new bike share system. BACKGROUND On March 7, 2013, Councilmember Liccardo provided a memorandum to the Rules and Open Government […]