Re: [BicycleDriving] Abridged summary of bicycledriving@googlegroups.com - 6 updates in 1 topic

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Dan Fazzini Jr.

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Dec 13, 2019, 2:06:08 PM12/13/19
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Colorado has a law specific for this.

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Bike Mom <the-gr...@hawaii.rr.com>: Dec 12 10:07AM -0800

Aloha, Does anyone have suggested language for law to allow bicyclists to
ride straight through RTOLs? One of our main roadways (Kalanianaole Hwy.)
has about 8 RTOLs in a four mile stretch. ...more
John Forester <fore...@johnforester.com>: Dec 12 10:27AM -0800

I am sorry, but the request does not make sense. It states that a
problem exists because "some RTOLs do not continue to the other side of
the intersection". Of course, none do, because they ...more
Michael Graff <michae...@pobox.com>: Dec 12 10:55AM -0800

California has a bill to do this, which requires new (undefined) signs and
markings for cyclists to go straight through.
 
But there's a much simpler solution: Keep the bike lane continuous, and use ...more
"Natalie aka Bike Mom" <the-gr...@hawaii.rr.com>: Dec 12 09:41AM -1000

Thank you, Michael, but signs and markings would take a long time to implement. In one case, the state DOT flat out refused to put up a sign at Keahole and Kalanianaole Hwy. in Hawaii Kai. ...more
Michael Graff <michae...@pobox.com>: Dec 12 11:47AM -0800

Exactly. If you have to change the signs and markings anyhow, just change
the RTOL to a continuous bike lane, using existing standards and laws. This
can usually be done at the next resurfacing.
...more
Kat Iverson <kat_i...@comcast.net>: Dec 12 01:01PM -0800

John's right.  RTOL's don't continue on the other side of the
intersection.  That's why everyone has to turn right--there's no where
for them to go if they go straight. You say that to avoid ...more
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Kat Iverson

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Dec 13, 2019, 2:37:43 PM12/13/19
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What is it?  What is the wording?  What is the section number?  A link would be nice.

Kat


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