More insults….hmmm…. ------ Sara Mattes
> On Sep 18, 2022, at 7:42 PM, John Mendelson <johntmendel...@gmail.com> wrote: > > The whole "cyclists never stop at stop signs is a big red herring" and is > just a lazy response to the much bigger (literally bigger, as many of the new > EV's, not to mention the best selling vehicle in the US, the Ford F150, have > and will continue to result in even greater increases in weight and speed, > the two biggest factors in crash severity and morbidity outcomes) issues we > all face as road users. > > There is also a lot of data as to why cyclists should NOT have to stop at > stop signs. > > https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2022/04/idaho-stop-colorado-yield/ > <https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2022/04/idaho-stop-colorado-yield/> > > And yes, my post was snarky. If there is sun in your eyes and you can't see > what is in front of you when you are driving, the thing to do is to pull over > until the conditions permit you to resume driving again. It is that simple. > > John > > On Sun, Sep 18, 2022, 7:05 PM Sara Mattes <samat...@gmail.com > <mailto:samat...@gmail.com>> wrote: > Amen! > I am regularly traveling along Weston Rd. and have NEVER seen a cyclist stop > at the STOP signs at the intersection of Silver Hill and Weston…or, at Conant > Rd., for that matter. > They fly through the corners! > This is extremely dangerous. > > I am NOT speeding or checking my phone (that comment was so snarky) and feel > that both I and the cyclists are in danger. > We ALL need to be safe and we ALL must be responsible. > > Sara > ------ > Sara Mattes > > > > >> On Sep 18, 2022, at 3:16 PM, Carol Bickford via Lincoln >> <lincoln@lincolntalk.org <mailto:lincoln@lincolntalk.org>> wrote: >> >> All good reminders! Car drivers and cyclist, please obey STOP signs >> especially on corners where leaves will soon be piling up and are slick when >> wet. That is a recipe for disaster. >> Thank you, >> Carol >> >> >>> On Sep 18, 2022, at 1:54 PM, John Mendelson <johntmendel...@gmail.com >>> <mailto:johntmendel...@gmail.com>> wrote: >>> >>> >>> Oh and I forgot one thing. It is generally a good idea to drive sober. As >>> a cyclist, the number of times I am passed by a car with the smell of >>> marijuana emanating from the vehicle along with bottles of empty Fireball >>> strewn along our roadways is just a bit unnerving. >>> >>> On Sun, Sep 18, 2022, 1:50 PM John Mendelson <johntmendel...@gmail.com >>> <mailto:johntmendel...@gmail.com>> wrote: >>> Yes and drivers, please consider driving the speed limit and getting off >>> your phone this time of year. It is especially dangerous to have sun in >>> your eyes while speeding and checking Instagram! >>> >>> On Sun, Sep 18, 2022, 1:47 PM V Saleme <bmwkbi...@gmail.com >>> <mailto:bmwkbi...@gmail.com>> wrote: >>> Very good points and we bicyclists runners and car owners ask that those >>> with cars routinely clean the interior and exterior of their windshields- >>> >>> On Sun, Sep 18, 2022 at 1:26 PM <c...@comcast.net >>> <mailto:c...@comcast.net>> wrote: >>> Dear Lincoln Bike Riders and Walkers - Please be aware that this time of >>> year (and in the Spring) as the sun becomes lower in the horizon, those of >>> us who drive cars must become especially careful. Why? Because the sun >>> and its reflections blind us as to what is ahead and along side on the >>> road. >>> >>> Please wear reflective clothing and put reflective devices on your bikes. >>> Take extra care as you ride and walk - and we drivers, will also. >>> Thanks - >>> Diane C. >>> -- >>> The LincolnTalk mailing list. >>> To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org >>> <mailto:Lincoln@lincolntalk.org>. >>> 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 Lincoln@lincolntalk.org >>> <mailto:Lincoln@lincolntalk.org>. >>> 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 Lincoln@lincolntalk.org >>> <mailto:Lincoln@lincolntalk.org>. >>> 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 Lincoln@lincolntalk.org >> <mailto:Lincoln@lincolntalk.org>. >> 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>. >> >
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