New Mexico bike lane - will cyclists use it?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Just because there’s a separate bike lane on the road I’m using does NOT mean I’m required to use it. I can use any lane I want, because I’m entitled to by law. Don’t like it? Too bad. Maybe I’ll make it a point to ride in the lane next to the bike lane when I find myself in such places, just because I now know it pisses you off so much.

Same reason I idle my car in bike lanes.

I break the taillights of cars that do this with my bike lock.

I usually feel empathy when I see someone's post on Nextdoor lamenting that their very special bike was stolen. Now I'm seeing it's not worth my emotion. Karma.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Just because there’s a separate bike lane on the road I’m using does NOT mean I’m required to use it. I can use any lane I want, because I’m entitled to by law. Don’t like it? Too bad. Maybe I’ll make it a point to ride in the lane next to the bike lane when I find myself in such places, just because I now know it pisses you off so much.

Same reason I idle my car in bike lanes.

I break the taillights of cars that do this with my bike lock.

Wow, what a big boy. You’ll show mommy, won’t you?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Driving north on New Mexico this evening. Cyclist heading uphill in the center of the lane, going roughly 2 mph. To my left (on the other side of the southbound lane) there is a brand new bike lane intended for both ways, completely unused. Why spend millions on these lanes, displacing parking and closing driving lanes for something the people it was made for refuse to use it?

The bike lane was packed with fallen, wet leaves and very dangerous for a rider. I think the city cleared it out later in the day, but that probably answers your question. Either way, just because there is a bike lane doesn't mean a cyclist HAS to use it. Maybe the had been on it and crossed the street to get to their destination as you approached?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If bikers don’t follow the rules of the road, or keep up with traffic, they should not be riding a bike. I’m sick of being stuck behind some biker going 12mph on Mass Ave.

If you are out of shape and can’t handle it, take a bus.

The cyclist is entitled BY LAW to ride their bike on Mass Ave at 12 MPH. If you don't like it, pass them safely or use a different road.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If bikers don’t follow the rules of the road, or keep up with traffic, they should not be riding a bike. I’m sick of being stuck behind some biker going 12mph on Mass Ave.

If you are out of shape and can’t handle it, take a bus.

The cyclist is entitled BY LAW to ride their bike on Mass Ave at 12 MPH. If you don't like it, pass them safely or use a different road.

Let’s be honest and pragmatic: there IS no way to “safely” pass a cyclist riding in the travel lane of two lane road. The only options a driver has either puts oncoming traffic in danger, or the cyclist in danger. Two lane roads are not meant for passing. So just take a deep breath, calm yourself, and stay behind the bike. You’ll survive being a few minutes late to whatever pointless thing you were driving to

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Just because there’s a separate bike lane on the road I’m using does NOT mean I’m required to use it. I can use any lane I want, because I’m entitled to by law. Don’t like it? Too bad. Maybe I’ll make it a point to ride in the lane next to the bike lane when I find myself in such places, just because I now know it pisses you off so much.

Same reason I idle my car in bike lanes.

I'll run my bike right into you and dent your bumper.

We got a tough guy here. Look out. He’s wearing the shorts.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Just because there’s a separate bike lane on the road I’m using does NOT mean I’m required to use it. I can use any lane I want, because I’m entitled to by law. Don’t like it? Too bad. Maybe I’ll make it a point to ride in the lane next to the bike lane when I find myself in such places, just because I now know it pisses you off so much.

Same reason I idle my car in bike lanes.

I'll run my bike right into you and dent your bumper.

We got a tough guy here. Look out. He’s wearing the shorts.

They’re all so tough until there are leaves in the bike lane. Then they are scared for their safety. LoL.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Just because there’s a separate bike lane on the road I’m using does NOT mean I’m required to use it. I can use any lane I want, because I’m entitled to by law. Don’t like it? Too bad. Maybe I’ll make it a point to ride in the lane next to the bike lane when I find myself in such places, just because I now know it pisses you off so much.

Same reason I idle my car in bike lanes.

I'll run my bike right into you and dent your bumper.

We got a tough guy here. Look out. He’s wearing the shorts.

They’re all so tough until there are leaves in the bike lane. Then they are scared for their safety. LoL.

Have you seen what happens to people driving cars when it is icy out? This is kinda like that. What was your point?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Driving north on New Mexico this evening. Cyclist heading uphill in the center of the lane, going roughly 2 mph. To my left (on the other side of the southbound lane) there is a brand new bike lane intended for both ways, completely unused. Why spend millions on these lanes, displacing parking and closing driving lanes for something the people it was made for refuse to use it?

This is the issue with all bike lanes. The city has spent billions of dollars developing the bike infrastructure but only a tiny number of people actually use it. At some point, it looks like a special interest boondoggle. If no one is going to use these lanes, turn them back into driving lanes and parking spaces. At least then they'll be used.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If bikers don’t follow the rules of the road, or keep up with traffic, they should not be riding a bike. I’m sick of being stuck behind some biker going 12mph on Mass Ave.

If you are out of shape and can’t handle it, take a bus.

The cyclist is entitled BY LAW to ride their bike on Mass Ave at 12 MPH. If you don't like it, pass them safely or use a different road.

Let’s be honest and pragmatic: there IS no way to “safely” pass a cyclist riding in the travel lane of two lane road. The only options a driver has either puts oncoming traffic in danger, or the cyclist in danger. Two lane roads are not meant for passing. So just take a deep breath, calm yourself, and stay behind the bike. You’ll survive being a few minutes late to whatever pointless thing you were driving to

I am confident my time is clearly more valuable than the biker going 12 mph on Mass Ave. If they were in a hurry to be somewhere, they would be peddling a bit faster, or...take a car! Why should some random biker's lack of athleticism impact my ability to get to a meeting on time.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If bikers don’t follow the rules of the road, or keep up with traffic, they should not be riding a bike. I’m sick of being stuck behind some biker going 12mph on Mass Ave.

If you are out of shape and can’t handle it, take a bus.

The cyclist is entitled BY LAW to ride their bike on Mass Ave at 12 MPH. If you don't like it, pass them safely or use a different road.

Let’s be honest and pragmatic: there IS no way to “safely” pass a cyclist riding in the travel lane of two lane road. The only options a driver has either puts oncoming traffic in danger, or the cyclist in danger. Two lane roads are not meant for passing. So just take a deep breath, calm yourself, and stay behind the bike. You’ll survive being a few minutes late to whatever pointless thing you were driving to

Wishful thinking here. Every driver is passing you. If that scares you, that's your problem.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Just because there’s a separate bike lane on the road I’m using does NOT mean I’m required to use it. I can use any lane I want, because I’m entitled to by law. Don’t like it? Too bad. Maybe I’ll make it a point to ride in the lane next to the bike lane when I find myself in such places, just because I now know it pisses you off so much.

Lol. Reason #245 for why bikers generally are a-holes.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If bikers don’t follow the rules of the road, or keep up with traffic, they should not be riding a bike. I’m sick of being stuck behind some biker going 12mph on Mass Ave.

If you are out of shape and can’t handle it, take a bus.

The cyclist is entitled BY LAW to ride their bike on Mass Ave at 12 MPH. If you don't like it, pass them safely or use a different road.

Let’s be honest and pragmatic: there IS no way to “safely” pass a cyclist riding in the travel lane of two lane road. The only options a driver has either puts oncoming traffic in danger, or the cyclist in danger. Two lane roads are not meant for passing. So just take a deep breath, calm yourself, and stay behind the bike. You’ll survive being a few minutes late to whatever pointless thing you were driving to

I am confident my time is clearly more valuable than the biker going 12 mph on Mass Ave. If they were in a hurry to be somewhere, they would be peddling a bit faster, or...take a car! Why should some random biker's lack of athleticism impact my ability to get to a meeting on time.

Have you considered leaving a bit earlier?

Also, it's "pedaling".

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Driving north on New Mexico this evening. Cyclist heading uphill in the center of the lane, going roughly 2 mph. To my left (on the other side of the southbound lane) there is a brand new bike lane intended for both ways, completely unused. Why spend millions on these lanes, displacing parking and closing driving lanes for something the people it was made for refuse to use it?

This is the issue with all bike lanes. The city has spent billions of dollars developing the bike infrastructure but only a tiny number of people actually use it. At some point, it looks like a special interest boondoggle. If no one is going to use these lanes, turn them back into driving lanes and parking spaces. At least then they'll be used.

Your vision is terrible. Please stop driving.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If bikers don’t follow the rules of the road, or keep up with traffic, they should not be riding a bike. I’m sick of being stuck behind some biker going 12mph on Mass Ave.

If you are out of shape and can’t handle it, take a bus.

The cyclist is entitled BY LAW to ride their bike on Mass Ave at 12 MPH. If you don't like it, pass them safely or use a different road.

Let’s be honest and pragmatic: there IS no way to “safely” pass a cyclist riding in the travel lane of two lane road. The only options a driver has either puts oncoming traffic in danger, or the cyclist in danger. Two lane roads are not meant for passing. So just take a deep breath, calm yourself, and stay behind the bike. You’ll survive being a few minutes late to whatever pointless thing you were driving to

Says the cyclist who disobeys every single traffic law. Sorry, sweetie. I'm blowing by you in my SUV.