very hard on neighbors-they re noisy…and there are all kinds of regs and requirements for installation. add to that, the cost of maintenance and the impact on fire apparatus, ambulances and other vehicles that need to slow to a stop… it’s complicated. ------ Sara Mattes
> On Apr 10, 2022, at 5:37 PM, Sasha Golden <[email protected]> wrote: > > Just a thought: what about traffic-calming measures, like bumps or tables? > > On Sun, Apr 10, 2022 at 5:33 PM Leslie Turek <[email protected] > <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: > People who are considerate drivers will be considerate drivers with the new > striping. And people who are inconsiderate drivers will probably be > inconsiderate drivers even with the new striping. Might there be a few people > who will be influenced by the striping to take pedestrians and bikes into > account? Perhaps. Not sure how to tell. > Leslie Turek > > On Sun, Apr 10, 2022 at 3:41 PM Arthur Gleiner <[email protected] > <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: > I think it is working well. I walk, drive and bike on Farrah and Oxbow Roads, > and I feel more comfortable with all 3 activités with the new painted > reminders. I will add that whenever I am in my car and I see a biker or > pedestrian, I think it is my duty to ensure that they do not feel threatened > by my vehicle, regardless of right of way rules. I slow down, or if needed > come to a complete stop to facilitate this. The extra 15 seconds it takes me > to get to my destination feels more than compensated by the peace of mind I > create for someone else. The new lanes assist in raising consciousness. > > To my way of thinking, too many people are creating needless stress, burning > excessive fuel, and polluting the air needlessly by careless driving. We > would all be well served by slowing down and being kind. Everyone wins. > > Art Gleiner. > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Apr 8, 2022, at 7:30 PM, David Clapp <[email protected] > > <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: > > > > It is ok —certainly not great...but what about making it one way on Oxbow > > road and the other way on Farrar road. diane clapp > > > >> On Apr 8, 2022, at 5:07 PM, Stephanie Smoot <[email protected] > >> <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: > >> > >> The new “unilane” seems to be working well. There is one shared car lane > >> and two shoulders for non vehicle pads and bikes. I haven’t noticed any > >> conflicts and It’s a nice compromise to chopping down all the trees to put > >> in sidewalks. What do other people think? > >> > >> -- > >> Regards, > >> Stephanie Smoot > >> > >> 857 368-9175 work > >> 781 941-6842 personal cell > >> 617 595-5217 work cell > >> 126 Chestnut Circle > >> Lincoln, MA 01773 > >> > >> > >> > >> -- > >> The LincolnTalk mailing list. > >> To post, send mail to [email protected] > >> <mailto:[email protected]>. > >> Search the archives at http://lincoln.2330058.n4.nabble.com/ > >> <http://lincoln.2330058.n4.nabble.com/>. > >> Browse the archives at https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/private/lincoln/ > >> <https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/private/lincoln/>. > >> Change your subscription settings at > >> https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/lincoln > >> <https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/lincoln>. > >> > > > > -- > > The LincolnTalk mailing list. > > To post, send mail to [email protected] > > <mailto:[email protected]>. > > Search the archives at http://lincoln.2330058.n4.nabble.com/ > > <http://lincoln.2330058.n4.nabble.com/>. > > Browse the archives at https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/private/lincoln/ > > <https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/private/lincoln/>. > > Change your subscription settings at > > https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/lincoln > > <https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/lincoln>. > > > -- > The LincolnTalk mailing list. > To post, send mail to [email protected] > <mailto:[email protected]>. > Search the archives at http://lincoln.2330058.n4.nabble.com/ > <http://lincoln.2330058.n4.nabble.com/>. > Browse the archives at https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/private/lincoln/ > <https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/private/lincoln/>. > Change your subscription settings at > https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/lincoln > <https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/lincoln>. > > -- > The LincolnTalk mailing list. > To post, send mail to [email protected] > <mailto:[email protected]>. > Search the archives at http://lincoln.2330058.n4.nabble.com/ > <http://lincoln.2330058.n4.nabble.com/>. > Browse the archives at https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/private/lincoln/ > <https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/private/lincoln/>. > Change your subscription settings at > https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/lincoln > <https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/lincoln>. > > > > -- > Sasha Golden > -- > The LincolnTalk mailing list. > To post, send mail to [email protected]. > Search the archives at http://lincoln.2330058.n4.nabble.com/. > Browse the archives at https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/private/lincoln/. > Change your subscription settings at > https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/lincoln. >
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