LBK Community Day

[Tom Saunders]

Fellow Cyclista's

Attached is the Site Map for the LBK Community Day on March 8th from 10:30 to 1:30.

Have a look, it looks like a big event, with food!

If you are there come by our spot and say hello.

Rgds

Tom Saunders

[mart...@aol.com]

Hello Tom -

When I was out walking today, I was thinking it might be beneficial to all LBK residents if The Observer put together an article listing the “rules of the road” as it relates to pedestrians, bicyclists, and cars, as I don’t believe people always know the right thing to do.

For example:

- what is the protocol when pedestrians and bicyclists are sharing the sidewalk?

- are bicyclists aware that many pedestrians wear earbuds and may not hear their approach from behind?

- are bicyclists aware that pedestrians could get frightened by a quickly passing bicyclist? Slow down when passing!

- keep in mind that many out exercising are seniors and may have difficulty hearing or reacting quickly.

- do bicyclists have to ride with (not against) traffic? Personally I feel riding against traffic is better for my safety.

- if there is no bike lane, should the bicyclists use the sidewalk, or ride in the road?

If you agree that an article addressing these and other related issues would be beneficial, would you please use your influence to pursue it?

Much appreciated,

Maryann TARNOK

Pedestrian, Bicyclist, and Car Driver 😄

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[emmanuel charron]

Maryann

Good idea and it would be nice if you can come tomorrow at the community day to discuss this directly with the newspaper.  The journalists are usually there and are usually happy to discuss with the people at the stands. 

On a side note and as mentioned by Tom, we encourage as many riders as possible to attend our stand tomorrow Saturday even for a few minutes. 

Thank you.

Emmanuel Charron

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[ARTHUR WOOD]

Oh, dear! Do you think she should be riding a bike?

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[Richard Garrett]

Totally agree

[Richard Garrett]

[David Walters]

Pedestrians walk against traffic when necessary, ie the absence of a sidewalk. Bicycles,both as a vehicle and as directed by the large arrows in the bike lanes, ride with traffic.

Regards, Skip Walters

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