the burke-gilman trail in seattle has a 1.4 mile gap that's been litigated for over twenty years. we put a man on the moon and cannot connect a bike path to itself across a flat industrial street because a few businesses lawyered up. the missing link is functionally forever
@AMandoSch@pop_tartlet Whew! As a 69 yr old trial lawyer in his 44th year of practice this hits hard!
Highly recommend going solo/virtual at 50 b4 anyone knew what “virtual” was, & make a living throughout the state on something crazy, like BIKE stuff! Let’s go! And let’s tee up another 10 yrs!!
Spreading misinformation about SB79? Sounds like a NIMBY to me. Pacific Palisades won’t even be affected by the bill since it only applies to high-quality transit stops. That neighborhood isn’t even served by light rail, subway or Bus Rapid Transit. Same with Altadena.
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Anyone else encountered any cyclists riding their bikes 2-3-4 abreast on country roads recently?
Anyone else feel like wanting to drive them into the fucking ground like tent pegs when they don’t show a bit of consideration and move over?
(Photo off Facebook post and I can sympathise)