To add to this, I was on a group ride recently when one of the riders
plowed into a dark brown garbage bin on Beswick Drive around 9pm at
night. The can was empty, so my guess is that the owner had been
negligent in bringing it in. People keep complaining that bicycle
riders sometimes wear dark colors. Maybe we should require reflectors
on garbage cans, but I digress. I would be interested in knowing how
we could report such issues.
Another incident occurred on Park Ave, where dark and low piles of
garden waste frequently litter the bike lane all week. I believe
those were reported to the city, but I'm not sure what actions were
taken.
Perhaps we need something like this:
https://www.austinmonitor.com/stories/2022/06/car-blocking-a-bike-lane-you-might-be-able-to-report-it-and-make-some-money-soon
While on this topic, does anyone think we can do anything about the
Hyatt Place operating its valet parking in the bicycle lane on
Alameden Blvd? Despite numerous complaints to the city, it's been
there so long that you can plainly see the "Valet Only" sign right
smack in the middle of the bicycle lane on Google Street View.
https://goo.gl/maps/P13FUpYeU8vtERZd6. I don't particularly object to
a valet parking operation there, as long as the street is designed for
it.
-L
Once upon a time (like on Jun 14, 2022), 'Matthew Bartlett' via SVBC San Jose Team wrote:
> + Shiloh Ballard
>
> Hi Tim,
>
> I probably wasn’t clear enough about that, it is only allowed during the window (part of the day before, and the day of pick-up), when the bike lane is curb adjacent, like this:
>
>
> And Russel is aware of the situation here; After the carts are emptied, they are left further out in the roadway.
>
> But this leads into two things I forgot to mention:
> This whole problem (Waste/Recycling collection and Bike Infrastructure) exists because the two programs were implemented independently of each other, and without concern for the other.
>
> And I asked Russel to consider if there is anything our group (or subgroup) could do to help facilitate a resolution or at least to mitigate the danger aspect. From what I have recorded the problem is much larger than it needs to be (more than 50% of the specific problems might already have a solution that is not difficult to implement). And what I was thinking is that maybe a reporting method could be implemented for trusted sources (Us) where all the necessary info is gathered and turned over, in a consistent way, to the correct city department. The purpose being to unburden the city with the part of making a trip to the problem area just to see that there is actually a problem. Not sure if that will help but it is all I have I come up with. And the other aspect is monitoring for effectiveness, as that part is not easy at all for the city to do, and for the city to communicate with residents can be problematic too (i.e., apartment buildings, or other rental situations).
>
> cheers, Matthew
>
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> > On Jun 14, 2022, at 1:56 PM, Tim Claes <
timcl...@hotmail.com> wrote:
> >
> > I don't understand why blocking the bikelane would be acceptable during the pick up window if the debris can be place in the parking area? If there is no alternative, I sort of understand.
> >
> > The consequences are much bigger for cyclists. Reduced parking spaces vs risking a cyclists' life because they have to swerve into the vehicle traffic lanes?
> >
> > Tim
> >
> >
> > From: 'Matthew Bartlett' via SVBC San Jose Team <
san...@bikesiliconvalley.org>
> > Sent: Tuesday, June 14, 2022 11:28 AM
> > To: Martin Delson <
martin...@yahoo.com>
> > Cc:
san...@bikesiliconvalley.org <
san...@bikesiliconvalley.org>;
ryan....@sanjoseca.gov <
ryan....@sanjoseca.gov>; Russel Joyce <
Russel...@sanjoseca.gov>
> > Subject: Re: [SAN JOSE] It was bound to happen - death going around vehicle in bike lane
> >
> > + Russel Joyce
> >
> > I just had a call from Russel Joyce who works in Environmental Services Department for the City, dealing with waste enforcement.
> > Russel has commuted by bike for many years and understands the issues and dangers involved in biking in the city. He will be meeting with some managers (where he will bring up our concerns) and will reply to the email within a week.
> > A couple of things he mentioned that might help to understand the situation better.
> > Carts that are placed out, outside of the allowable window, will be dealt with (inside the window is a different problem).
> > Blocking of the bike lane (when it is adjacent to a vehicle traffic lane where bikes are allowed) is OK, in the window) as bikes have an alternative path (vehicle lane). And the reverse of that, blocking the vehicle lane, is never allowed because the vehicles don’t have an alternative path.
> > There is a thing called Push/Pull service where the haulers will go onto the resident’s property to get, empty, and put back their carts; that cost $50 per month.
> >
> > I will let Russel explain the rest of it when he responds, but just wanted to clarify those few things to help understand the complexity of the issues/solutions.
> >
> > Matthew
> >
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> >> On Jun 14, 2022, at 7:10 AM, Martin Delson <
martin...@yahoo.com <mailto:
martin...@yahoo.com>> wrote:
> >>
> >> Thank you everyone for your support in this effort to ensure that bike lanes are reserved for cyclists. As it obvious to us, the city can hardly expect to get people out of motorized vehicles if it doesn't offer a safe alternative.
> >>
> >> It's clear that there are numerous issues with obstacles in the bike lanes, necessitating a multi-pronged solution addressing (a) parked personal cars, (b) workers (gardeners, painters, plumbers) parking while on a job, (c) delivery vehicles on a tight schedule who can't be bothered even pulling up to the curb, say nothing of parking around the corner or in an adjacent lot, and who aren't deterred by the threat of a citation, (d) garbage bins, and (e) garden waste.
> >> On Monday, June 13, 2022 at 10:57:55 PM PDT, buki wilson <
buki....@gmail.com <mailto:
buki....@gmail.com>> wrote:
> >>
> >>
> >> Can’t agreed more Geoffrey. I have seen the same on the exact routes and bicycle lanes you mentioned. In the past two weeks I have emailed them 20 times regarding parking, garbage and other objects in the protected bicycle lanes. It does feel like a better design (cement bollards even at the entrances) would do the trick. I also tag them on Twitter in conjunction with the emails which both include a video.
> >>
> >> -Buki
> >> From:
san...@bikesiliconvalley.org <mailto:
san...@bikesiliconvalley.org> <
san...@bikesiliconvalley.org <mailto:
san...@bikesiliconvalley.org>> on behalf of Geoffrey Nelson <
geoffrey...@gmail.com <mailto:
geoffrey...@gmail.com>>
> >> Sent: Monday, June 13, 2022 10:49:38 PM
> >> To: SVBC San Jose Team <
san...@bikesiliconvalley.org <mailto:
san...@bikesiliconvalley.org>>
> >> Cc:
mat...@me.com <
http://me.com/> <
mat...@me.com <mailto:
mat...@me.com>>; Dev Davis <
dist...@sanjoseca.gov <mailto:
dist...@sanjoseca.gov>>;
ryan....@sanjoseca.gov <
http://sanjoseca.gov/><
ryan....@sanjoseca.gov <mailto:
ryan....@sanjoseca.gov>>
> >> Subject: Re: [SAN JOSE] It was bound to happen - death going around vehicle in bike lane
> >>
> >> Matthew, I occasionally ride around that area too and it is always a problem with that particular business's vehicles. There are a couple of bike lanes I frequent in the city that are riddled with the same issues:
> >>
> >> Berryessa Road at Commercial Street
> >> There are big 18 wheelers and haulers parked in the bike lane literally every day, blocking both the bike lane and the fire hydrants along the road. Mostly its clients of the diesel repair business at that intersection, frequently doing repairs on their trucks in the bike lane.
> >> I have reached out to the city requesting the curbs in front of the fire hydrants be painted red (they aren't presently), and that they increase parking compliance patrols. They said they would send an engineer out to investigate the curbs.
> >> E San Salvadore at SJSU, especially between 7th and 10th
> >> Students, parents, etc. constantly use the bike lane as a drop-off zone so what should be a pleasant bike lane is frequently barely usable by bikes at all.
> >> I reached out to the city about this as well, and they at least doubled-up on the bollards lining the bike lane in addition to increasing parking compliance patrols. There has not really been a noticeable difference- honestly we probably need concrete here to make a real impact.
> >> SJSU bus drivers constantly park in the bike lane on San Salvadore.
> >> I have also reached out to the city about this one too- they said they are beginning construction on a concrete bus island sometime between now and August.
> >>
> >> So it sounds like bike lanes being used for many things other than cycling around town, and it is a pervasive issue requiring a cultural shift toward respecting bike lanes as places for bikes. Matthew, I would be happy to work with you toward addressing this with the city if there is anything I can offer.
> >>
> >> Geoffrey
> >>
> >> On Monday, June 13, 2022 at 9:33:27 PM UTC-7
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