So last time I complained about my commute through Meredith College at night (Link) and here I’ll complain again. This time it was on my way to work with the sun up. I know it may grow tiring of my complaining, but you have to understand this is coming from someone who attempts to use the biking infrastructure that has been lauded.
I also hate hearing people complain about cyclists not using bike lanes when they’re put in. If we look at it, how can we expect infrastructure to be used when it’s either closed (left) or not maintained (right). I’ve placed a request on SeeClickFix back when advised (link to earlier post), but still see that nothing was ever done for the requests. I will admit that there have been some request I have put in for SeeClickFix that were handled within a day or so that were related to the greenway for bridge lighting.
If we want to be a city that wants to promote alternate modes of transport, then we need to make the connections be reliable and maintained.
District D residents, here’s your chance to weigh in on bike/ped improvements you’d like to see in your neighborhood. Councilor Harrison will be hosting a District D town hall on this subject on Saturday, 2/17 at Carolina Pines Community Center from 9:30 - 11:00. We have a transportation bond coming up for vote later this year. Weighing in at events like this can impact the types and locations of projects included in our bonds.
Here’s the meeting description from Councilor Harrison:
“Want your neighborhood to be more bicycle and pedestrian friendly? A District D Town Hall will be held on Saturday, February 17th from 9:30-11 am at the Carolina Pines Community Center (2305 Lake Wheeler Rd). This meeting will feature presentations from City Transportation staff about bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure improvement plans for District D. Please attend to share your personal experience and what you want to see improved.”
Councilor Harrison has sent a direct invitation to Oaks & Spokes and BPAC. I hope to see many of you there.
Q: You know what would make this even better? A: speed bumps on the exit side of each driveway to force drivers to pause/slow down before they cross the bike path.
Almost forgot to post this, but was surprised to see that Block83 has covered bike parking. I’ve never really noticed this but just found out. Anyone know of any other covered bike parking areas? I know of one rack near the parking garage entrance (covered) at 4.12 S Wilmington St.
Correct, on the south side of the Peace Apartments building (West/Johnson St), right inside the “monthly parking” entrance. It’s a little room tucked inside the wall (plus additional racks on every floor going up near the residential entrances).
There’s also some very nice indoor bike parking in the 427 N Harrington office building, but it’s only for office workers as you might have guessed.
That’s the main thing. I remember seeing that when I would go to New Anthem (RIP). I meant public covered bike parking. Block 83 has public covered bike parking which is a bit rare as far as I know in Raleigh.
That’s cool and all. But nobody, and I mean nobody, is going to ride this pathetic excuse for a bike ̶l̶a̶n̶e̶ gutter to Iron Works. I’ve done it a single time, and absolutely refuse to do it again. It is not safe and someone is eventually going to get killed on it.
