I too, at times, want to yell out into the void of the interwebs to create drama where none has existed before. But I don't, because I am a rational adult.
So let's be real, there has been no notable accidents or incidents resulting in serious injuries or deaths. There has been nothing brought to the attention by local news outlets. And those who are riding said bicycles are probably more aware of their surroundings because of the precious cargo they carry. This post/chat has successfully wasted nearly 10min of my time in what equates to pointless squabbling. If you want to make great use of time here, let's focus on advocating for better roads, inclusion of separate bike lanes on reconstruction and resurfacing of roads, and more signage to alert drivers of cyclists. Be Best. On Wed, Jul 10, 2019, 12:45 Steve Arnold via Bikies < bikies@lists.danenet.org> wrote: > On 7/9/2019 5:38 PM, john wagnitz via Bikies wrote: > > Anybody taking bets on how long before we see a fatality on the bike > > path in Madison? I predict before the end of the month. > > The offenders are not riding B-Cycles but seem to all be riding “bikes” > > with the Copenhagen wheel. I’m pretty sure they are breaking the speed > > limit. > > Insofar as I know, there is no speed limit on Madison paths and state > trails. What statute, ordinance, or administrative rule do you think > establishes a speed limit? > > > The State Legislature gave local governments the power to regulate these > > “bikes.” > > The "e-bike bill" has been passed by the Senate and recommended by an > Assembly to the full house, but not passed by the Assembly or signed > into law by the government. The powers you describe do not yet exist. > > > I hope any local officials reading this post will do something before > > somebody gets seriously injured, or killed. > > John Wagnitz > > The supporters of the e-bike bill (including the Wisconsin Bike Fed, the > American Heart Association, the Cities and Chambers of Commerce of > Madison and Milwaukee, Greater Wisconsin Agency on Aging Resources, > Trek, Harley-Davidson, Uber, and the WI League of Municipalities) agree > that differences in speed in congested areas, not speed, and especially > not the source of motive power, are the source of many safety risks. > > They urge those who will have power to regulate the newly defined > vehicles to first consider separation of modes, e.g., providing cycle > tracks parallel to roads and separating multi-use paths into cycle > tracks and pedestrian ways. This solution is in place and working well > on the busiest active transportation facilities in Madison: the Capital > City State Trail at Monona Terrace, where bike commuter and fishermen > and -women safely coexist. > > If there is still a safety problem, or if mode separation is infeasible, > then regulators should consider speed limits for all facility users, not > just one vehicle type. We all have seen bicycle athletes on completely > human-powered bikes hammering down multi-use paths without regard to > other users. Why pick out e-bikes, or Copenhegen Wheel users, for > special attention? > -- > Steve Arnold, Former Mayor, and > Chair, Wisconsin Bike Fed Board of Directors Lobbying Committee > 2530 Targhee Street, Fitchburg, Wisconsin 53711-5491 > Telephone +1 608 278 7700 · Facsimile +1 608 278 7701 > steve.arn...@fitchburg.wi.us · http://Arnold.US > _______________________________________________ > Bikies mailing list > Bikies@lists.danenet.org > http://lists.danenet.org/listinfo.cgi/bikies-danenet.org >
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