Ginger was hit by a school bus. The problem is not limited to people cutting through. Let’s please stop pretending our safety problems are caused by “others”.
On Thu, Aug 31, 2023 at 1:54 PM V Saleme <bmwkbi...@gmail.com> wrote: > As a cyclist who resides in this town and accrues on average 250 miles a > week between trails and the road, I believe it’s important to devise a way > of getting out of this echo chamber and speak to the broader group of > people who, let’s face it, use this town as a cut through. They are the > problem, not the local residents. > > If I had to hazard to guess, they’re (non Lincoln residents) not on > Lincoln Talk and as they execute twice the speed limit minimally, on Tower > Rd., Deerhaven Rd., Sandy Pond Road, Lincoln Road, Bedford Road (where > there’s an actual sign that states “cyclists may use entire lane” if you > can believe it) thus head nodding amongst ourselves is not going to be > effective. > > Vic > > On Thu, Aug 31, 2023 at 1:41 PM John Mendelson <johntmendel...@gmail.com> > wrote: > >> And I would strongly urge drivers to slow down, obey the law, >> <https://www.mass.gov/info-details/mass-general-laws-c90-ss-14> and pay >> attention to what is in front of them at all times when behind the wheel of >> a large, powerful object capable of inflicting terrible injuries to >> walkers, cyclists, and other drivers. >> >> There is no clear consensus that high-visibility clothing makes a >> difference for pedestrian nor cyclist safety so let's please avoid any >> potential victim-blaming. >> >> See: >> >> >> https://www.cyclinguk.org/sites/default/files/document/2023/08/21-03_ca_hi-vis_brf_1.pdf >> (includes multiple peer reviewed studies) >> >> and >> >> >> https://www.outsideonline.com/outdoor-gear/bikes-and-biking/hi-viz-clothing-cyclists/ >> >> Thanks! >> >> John >> >> On Thu, Aug 31, 2023 at 1:21 PM Sara Mattes <samat...@gmail.com> wrote: >> >>> I would strongly urge all walkers and bikers to wear some sort of neon/ >>> reflective safety vest. >>> They are lightweight and cheap and they really help drivers see us. >>> >>> Dark clothing, esp at dusk or in mottled shade, makes us disappear. >>> ------ >>> Sara Mattes >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> On Aug 31, 2023, at 12:47 PM, Lynne Smith <ly...@smith.net> wrote: >>> >>> Fascinating article! As a helmet and goggle wearing cyclist, I’m now >>> going to be extra careful since some drivers might not recognize me as >>> human! >>> >>> Lynne Smith >>> 5 Tabor Hill Road >>> <https://www.google.com/maps/search/5+Tabor+Hill+Road+Lincoln,+MA+01773?entry=gmail&source=g> >>> Lincoln, MA 01773 >>> <https://www.google.com/maps/search/5+Tabor+Hill+Road+Lincoln,+MA+01773?entry=gmail&source=g> >>> 781-258-1175 >>> Sent from my iPhone >>> >>> On 31 Aug 2023, at 11:24 a.m., Ginger Reiner <ginger.rei...@gmail.com> >>> wrote: >>> >>> >>> Julianne, >>> >>> That was me. I actually was hit by the school van in the interaction >>> although I stayed upright and am not hurt. Thanks for reaching out and I’d >>> love a witness statement. >>> >>> To the rest of LincolnTalk, I write this as a reply-all because people >>> on bikes are sometimes viewed as “less human” or seen as being “not from >>> Lincoln” (which shouldn’t matter), and I hope that attaching my name to >>> Julianne’s story might help to counteract both of those impressions. >>> >>> https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1369847823001018 >>> >>> Ginger >>> >>> On Thu, Aug 31, 2023 at 8:59 AM jsug--- via Lincoln < >>> lincoln@lincolntalk.org> wrote: >>> >>>> Hi There, >>>> >>>> If you are the cyclist who was nearly hit by the school van on Lincoln >>>> Road this morning just before 8 am, and you were hoping to report this, I >>>> wanted to let you know I would be happy to provide witness statement if >>>> needed. >>>> >>>> Best, >>>> Julianne >>>> j...@aol.com >>>> -- >>>> The LincolnTalk mailing list. >>>> To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. >>>> Browse the archives at >>>> https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/private/lincoln/. >>>> Change your subscription settings at >>>> https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/lincoln. >>>> >>>> -- >>> The LincolnTalk mailing list. >>> To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. >>> Browse the archives at >>> https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/private/lincoln/. >>> Change your subscription settings at >>> https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/lincoln. >>> >>> -- >>> The LincolnTalk mailing list. >>> To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. >>> Browse the archives at >>> https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/private/lincoln/. >>> Change your subscription settings at >>> https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/lincoln. >>> >>> >>> -- >>> The LincolnTalk mailing list. >>> To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. >>> Browse the archives at >>> https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/private/lincoln/. >>> Change your subscription settings at >>> https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/lincoln. >>> >>> -- >> The LincolnTalk mailing list. >> To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. >> Browse the archives at >> https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/private/lincoln/. >> Change your subscription settings at >> https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/lincoln. >> >> -- > The LincolnTalk mailing list. > To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. > Browse the archives at https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/private/lincoln/ > . > Change your subscription settings at > https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/lincoln. > >
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