I honestly wish that they'd improve the rules relating to roads and traffic flow around schools and make sure the roads are designed well/also making sure that there's reasonable options to and from the schools. Many schools have large fields/space that can be adapted to address this.
Also, a curved curb vs a vertical one so that it's less likely to scrape the #### out of your wheels, especially when there's a #### ton of curved curbs, broken curbs that jut out etc.
There's quite a few schools that parents abandon the idea of parking close and then create more chaos in the residential areas. The roads are too narrow, not enough parking, cross walks aren't even in the correct area or used so much that traffic gets stalled for 5-10 minutes at a time at certain times, no U turn signs, but the only place to turn around is like 5-6 blocks way, blind spots up the wazoo...
Sometimes, I wish the utility right of way wasn't like 10-15 feet deep before the side walk and then another few feet to the school fence. A traffic circle in a strategic spot could be nice to allow for appropriate turns for traffic flow so people don't get frustrated and do dumb stuff, get someone to review the area to appropriate pave and allow for strategic use of 1 way, shallower utility right of way to perhaps allow angle parking, redesigning areas on the far side of the field for a secondary pick up parking area that can divert traffic from a main road (especially when there's 2-3 schools side by side), overpasses... etc.
There's a few schools that always feel like they're a little bit like accidents waiting to happen.
Sometimes I forget how old Fuzz is, and then posts like this remind me.
The sign says 'No parking', not 'No stopping'; stopping to pick someone up is perfectly legal in this instance, I would imagine.
Did he blow through a red or a stop sign?
That person was not actively loading or unloading their vehicle. You are not allowed to wait for the person as that would be parking.
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[A vehicle is “parked” when it stays in one place, regardless of whether it is occupied or running or not. This does not include if you’re actively loading or unloading passengers, or if you’re stopped because of a Peace Officer or traffic control device (e.g. traffic light, stop sign, etc.).
I’m sorry you had to endure the trauma of cycling 4’ to the left for a brief moment.
I can go around, that's not the problem. It's that it makes the choice less safe for those less confident than myself, which leads to fewer people biking and complaints that no one uses the bike lane. Besides, it's ####ing bull####, their is a parking lot on the other side of the school. Why does being lazy selfish #### get you a pass?
Sometimes I forget how old Fuzz is, and then posts like this remind me.
The sign says 'No parking', not 'No stopping'; stopping to pick someone up is perfectly legal in this instance, I would imagine.
Did he blow through a red or a stop sign?
This year, I've seen more people blow reds and stop signs than I've seen for the last decade. I watched a pick up truck go into the turn lane, then go straight through the intersection on a red only a few days ago.
I associate this with the habits of those emigrating over from Vancouver and Toronto. I've seen that more often there.
I agree that pick up in that pic might be OK. But if they put on their hazards and ran out, I think they're in the wrong. But the other issue as per my other post is a mostly empty parking lot on the other side. I think waiting for someone with your hazards on isn't technically allowed, but if you stopped for a moment to adjust a GPS or something, I think it's allowed (based on the parking tickets I've helped to get canceled in the last few years).
I wonder if a development of something like a fire lane/bus lane section where unattended vehicles are not allowed would help, but I think tons of schools have to do better to sort out their parking lots first.
Sometimes I forget how old Fuzz is, and then posts like this remind me.
The sign says 'No parking', not 'No stopping'; stopping to pick someone up is perfectly legal in this instance, I would imagine.
Did he blow through a red or a stop sign?
You can't enter a bike lane unless the lines are dashed, even to do your hair. And no, you can't ####ing park or stop in it, even if you put your hazards on.
And sorry, he blew through a red light. It had gone yellow, the red, then green for the opposing direction, then he almost considered slowing down and decided "#### it, I'm a truck!"
It is a dick move for sure, and I said it slightly tongue in cheek for a reaction. But really cyclists go wherever they want, in roadways with bike lanes, blow red lights but god forbid someone blocks the bike lane for a minute. It’s a bit of an old man yells at cloud moment. Yeah it’s a dick move by the car, but the consequence of it is almost nothing.
It is a dick move for sure, and I said it slightly tongue in cheek for a reaction. But really cyclists go wherever they want, in roadways with bike lanes, blow red lights but god forbid someone blocks the bike lane for a minute. It’s a bit of an old man yells at cloud moment. Yeah it’s a dick move by the car, but the consequence of it is almost nothing.
When the road isn't busy it isn't a huge issue. When it is busy, I've had to came to a complete stop and wait for an opening in the traffic to get around, because most drivers won't make space or they might have to slow down for 6 seconds.
I'm kinda surprised at the number of people that think this might be a gray area. It's not.
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Those friggin box elders are back in full force and all over my place. It has been fun taking them out with a spray bottle of dish soap, but I'm gonna need to break out the pressure washer.
I would like to know the rationale of people who never signal turns or lane changes. Is there anybody here who doesn’t bother to signal “just because”? Is it laziness? The times I see it aren’t scenarios where somebody would be worried about a guy closing the gap or something to prevent them from changing lanes.
When the road isn't busy it isn't a huge issue. When it is busy, I've had to came to a complete stop and wait for an opening in the traffic to get around, because most drivers won't make space or they might have to slow down for 6 seconds.
I'm kinda surprised at the number of people that think this might be a gray area. It's not.
But sure, #### cyclists. Maybe one of your favourite ones will get run over one day. Short memories around here.
I kinda wish more schools had bike paths around their school instead of sidewalks. Tom Baines is good for this IIRC. It gives an option to some cyclists when the situation is a little gnarly like at pick up and drop off. I've seen people cycle on the road with their elementary school kids and it's a little nerve wracking as a driver.
Different direction, but another things that many drivers don't seem to remember is to give 1-1.5 metres when passing a cyclist and that you're allowed to cross a single solid yellow line to do so. Maybe we need signs reminding of this bylaw around schools and on bike lanes? I've had people angry I bided my time then crossed the yellow line to give 1m to pass.
It's a little annoying when it's a solid white and I don't think I'm allowed to pass if not more than 1M and it's a solid white.
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I would like to know the rationale of people who never signal turns or lane changes. Is there anybody here who doesn’t bother to signal “just because”? Is it laziness? The times I see it aren’t scenarios where somebody would be worried about a guy closing the gap or something to prevent them from changing lanes.
My friend asked him mom this once upon a time and got annoyed at her response. But I think this stands true for most drivers that do this.
"Because signaling doesn't matter in that situation. The vehicles were far enough away and they can see what I'm doing."
It's the same type of ridiculous reasoning I've heard for people who don't shoulder check and just signal and slowly move across because "It's their responsibility not to hit me, just like I won't hit anyone if I see them changing lanes." It's justifying tunnel vision to a scary degree.
I would like to know the rationale of people who never signal turns or lane changes. Is there anybody here who doesn’t bother to signal “just because”? Is it laziness? The times I see it aren’t scenarios where somebody would be worried about a guy closing the gap or something to prevent them from changing lanes.
It is the easiest way I can think of to give multiple people on the road the finger at the same time.
Suck it bitches.
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You can't enter a bike lane unless the lines are dashed, even to do your hair. And no, you can't ####ing park or stop in it, even if you put your hazards on.
And sorry, he blew through a red light. It had gone yellow, the red, then green for the opposing direction, then he almost considered slowing down and decided "#### it, I'm a truck!"
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When the road isn't busy it isn't a huge issue. When it is busy, I've had to came to a complete stop and wait for an opening in the traffic to get around, because most drivers won't make space or they might have to slow down for 6 seconds.
I'm kinda surprised at the number of people that think this might be a gray area. It's not.
But sure, #### cyclists. Maybe one of your favourite ones will get run over one day. Short memories around here.
Oh it’s a piss off for sure, I’ve gotten into cycling this summer so I can do it with my son in a few years and I’ll be able to keep up with him. I also have a motorcycle and am very aware of the saying “I had the right of way written on my tombstone”. The onus is on us to be safe because it’s pretty easy to buff out a helmet scuff from a 3500 Ram bumper.
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I would like to know the rationale of people who never signal turns or lane changes. Is there anybody here who doesn’t bother to signal “just because”? Is it laziness? The times I see it aren’t scenarios where somebody would be worried about a guy closing the gap or something to prevent them from changing lanes.
I signal in all but two cases:
1. If you are a truck/Jeep/whatever without mud flaps and are slinging rocks here there and everywhere. Windshields are too expensive for that BS. I'm stomping on the gas to get in front of you and getting over with zero respect to you...no signal. Fk you, basically.
2. If you are going slow in the left line. You're an abomination, fk you, I'm moving in front of you with the exact same amount of respect you're showing the sanctity of the left lane. No signal, screw you.
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1. If you are a truck/Jeep/whatever without mud flaps and are slinging rocks here there and everywhere. Windshields are too expensive for that BS. I'm stomping on the gas to get in front of you and getting over with zero respect to you...no signal. Fk you, basically.
2. If you are going slow in the left line. You're an abomination, fk you, I'm moving in front of you with the exact same amount of respect you're showing the sanctity of the left lane. No signal, screw you.
What? Sliver, you should signal in all situations!
The above two, if you aren't using the blinkers, you should at least be using the one finger salute for signaling.
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What? Sliver, you should signal in all situations!
The above two, if you aren't using the blinkers, you should at least be using the one finger salute for signaling.
Yeah, the one finger salute is implied. Problem with the mud flap one is a guy could be cruising along not knowing it's my personal pet peeve about their lack of mud flaps, so I don't want to get too agro. I'm always ready to talk at the next light if they find it offensive that I ripped in front of them for seemingly no reason. And by "talk" I do mean that literally. Not interested in yelling or fighting haha. I'd just be like, 'dude, you don't have mud flaps...I don't want to buy a $1K windshield because you saved $20 by not buying mud flaps'.
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