Drinking With Bob on Rubbernecking
by Judd WileyJuly 22nd, 2008, 3:18 am
Watch more of Drinking With Bob’s rants on YouTube and DrinkingWithBob.com. more
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Concern Over Nationwide Increase in Bike Accidents
by Lewis DerkinsJuly 21st, 2008, 7:33 pm
On Friday, MSNBC ran a story documenting the increase in accidents as more people switch from bicycles to cars in the wake of rising oil prices. [I]n the months since motorists began pedaling in droves, it has become clear that all ... more
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Dr. Thompson: Put Him Behind Bars, Shred His Driver’s License
by Judd WileyJuly 15th, 2008, 11:20 am
If you’re at all interested in the escalating tensions between drivers and bicyclists, you’re probably aware that, on July 4, a physician, Dr. Christopher Thomas Thompson, 59, jammed on his brakes in front on two bicyclists on Mandeville Canyon Road ... more
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Washington Area Bicyclist Association Opposes Speed Limits on Capital Crescent Trail
by Lewis DerkinsJuly 14th, 2008, 7:14 pm
The Washington Area Bicyclist Association has called for pro-bike supporters to come out to a public meeting being held tonight to debate the implementation of safety restrictions on the Capital Crescent Trail. The Trail is a popular bicycle and pedestrian ... more
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What To Do About Alice Swanson?
by Judd WileyJuly 10th, 2008, 4:13 pm
If you’re interested in transportation topics, you’re probably aware that, at 7:40 AM on Tuesday, July 8, a garbage truck hit and killed Alice Swanson, 22, a bicyclist, who was riding just north of Dupont Circle in Washington, DC. Swanson’s death ... more
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John Yacobellis: King of the New York Bike Messengers
by Judd WileyJuly 3rd, 2008, 8:20 pm
John Yacobellis, or "Yac," is the "king of the New York bike messengers," according to a Louie Schwartzberg who posted this glowing YouTube tribute. Yac loves goin' fast, swoopin' around corners, disregardin' traffic laws, yellin' at cars, cuttin' off pedestrians, holdin' ... more
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Ridiculous: California’s New Cell Phone Law
by Judd WileyJuly 3rd, 2008, 7:12 pm
California has banned talking on hand-held cell phones while driving. The first time you're caught, you have to pay $20. Penalties escalate to $50 for subsequent violations. Whoever came up with this law should be run out of Sacramento on a ... more
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More Bicycle Safety Studies Needed
by Lewis DerkinsJuly 2nd, 2008, 3:26 am
Yesterday, Judd and I posted suggestions for several ways to improve bicycle safety, which met with responses ranging from seething hatred to what I’ll term “belligerent support”. People seem to have very visceral reactions to this issue, and in an ... more
Posted in Bicycle Lanes, Bicycles, Fines, Politics, Spending, Tickets, Traffic Accidents, Uncategorized Rage | 15 Comments »
Shock Video: Sociopathic Bicyclists in New York
by Judd WileyJuly 1st, 2008, 9:43 pm
To those who claim that urban bicyclists ride in a safe and responsible manner (and shouldn't be subject to licensing, registration, insurance, and safety regulations), check out the following YouTube video produced by some clown named Lucas Brunelle: These people are ... more
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Toward A New Bicycle Safety in America
by Judd WileyJune 30th, 2008, 4:31 pm
691,329 Americans biked to work in 2006, representing 0.5% of total commuters. Tragically, 770 bicyclists died on U.S. roads that same year. As the number of bicycles increases due to high gas prices, we as a nation should examine new ways ... more
Posted in Bicycle Lanes, Bicycles, E-ZPass, Fines, Parking Meters, Red-Light Cameras, Tickets, Tolls, Traffic Accidents | 30 Comments »
Bike Box?
by Judd WileyJune 28th, 2008, 2:03 am
Yesterday, Streetsblog posted a wonderfully toolish video titled “Portland (Green) Bike Box!” Edited by a Clarence Eckerson, Jr., the video features a self-satisfied horde of middle-aged bicyclists chanting … Bike box! Bike Box! Bike box! Bike Box! Bike box! Bike Box! ... more
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DC Metro Gives Marion Barry $3,200 (Not For Crack)
by Judd WileyJune 19th, 2008, 9:51 pm
Former DC Mayor Marion Barry is in the news again, although not because of his addiction to crack. The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority paid Barry more than $3,200 last August after he claimed a B2 route bus sideswiped the passenger ... more
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Rwanda Trip Review: Does Rwanda’s Transportation Infrastructure Stomp Us?
by Lewis DerkinsJune 14th, 2008, 2:10 pm
At last, I’m back from Rwanda. I had a very enjoyable trip, but it’s good to be home. The Rwandans were very hospitable and friendly, and they have a beautiful country. As most of you know, I spent some time ... more
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Chicago Ghost Bicycle Memorials
by Lewis DerkinsMay 22nd, 2008, 7:06 pm
I used to ride my bike to work a lot in the summer, though now I ride less frequently. It was nice to arrive early in the morning refreshed from my ride, or to blow off some steam on the ... more
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DC Pedestrian Safety Upgrade
by Lewis DerkinsMay 19th, 2008, 3:59 pm
The Washington DC Department of Transportation proudly announced today that it is going to fritter away $12 million on a new pedestrian safety initiative. Now before I rant about how exorbitant this cost is, I should point out that DC has ... more
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