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Nov 21, 2024
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runnincoug
Intervention Needed
Right. But it's not safe (for pedestrians) for cyclists to be on the sidewalks
We need "complete" streets with a space for driving, a SAFE space for biking/scooters, and a space for walking.
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Two years ago BikeWalk Provo prototyped a way to make Timpview Drive safer
runnincoug
Nov 21, 11:19am
That was a busy road when I was at Timpview a long time ago.
crimedog
Nov 21, 11:21am
It's been a problem for a long time.
runnincoug
Nov 21, 11:23am
Thanks for the (sad) update. Paint isn't protection--we need courageous leaders
Buckeye
Nov 21, 11:40am
Yes, I'm frustrated with the neighborhoods, but also the mayor/city.
runnincoug
Nov 21, 11:46am
This article is timely
Buckeye
Nov 21, 12:31pm
I cringe when I see people right next to car traffic thinking that they are safe
cougarmeister
Nov 21, 12:39pm
Right. But it's not safe (for pedestrians) for cyclists to be on the sidewalks
runnincoug
Nov 21, 12:44pm
The right answer to this is to put in separate walk/bike ways AWAY from the road
Mitty
Nov 21, 11:52am
Yes! You're exactly right. Drivers don't want cyclists in the road, and they
runnincoug
Nov 21, 12:28pm
Only means less of those things in established parts of town, but not in new
Mitty
Nov 21, 1:22pm
I live in the area and my kids ride bikes along Timpview Dr. to get to school
cougarmeister
Nov 21, 12:04pm
Yeah, how it went down is the city was resurfacing the road anyway and asked
runnincoug
Nov 21, 12:31pm
Making roundabout centers way too big is a common problem, for some reason
Mitty
Nov 21, 1:26pm
agreed.
runnincoug
Nov 21, 1:28pm
If it saves one life it will all have been worth it!
reddead
Nov 21, 12:29pm
Unfortunately safe streets don't usually happen until a kid is killed.
runnincoug
Nov 21, 12:32pm
Is that why they put in the flashing lights?
BaseCoug
12:24am
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