[Bikies] Speed-gun anyone?

2019-07-14 Thread John Coleman via Bikies
I'm trying to get hold of a speed-gun to collect information on bike path speeds. I contacted the City but so far no luck. Anyone have, or have a lead on, a speed gun that could be used to collect data on bicycle speeds on Madison's bike paths?  If I am successful I will definitely share the

Re: [Bikies] E-Bikes

2019-07-12 Thread John Coleman via Bikies
    As primarily a cyclist but also a pedestrian, I am concerned about the speeds that are possible with little effort on eBikes. The Class 3 eBikes identified in the state legislation can be motor powered up to 28mph. Above that it's all leg power.  for more detail see: Senate Bill 129

[Bikies] lively discussion re: electric bikes on paths

2019-06-28 Thread John Coleman via Bikies
There has been some lively discussion on the MNA listserv concerning eBikes, their top speeds and there use on ped/bike paths. Unfortunately you have to join the listserv to participate but that can be done easily by sending a blank email to: marqna-subscr...@yahoogroups.com john

[Bikies] Opinions wanted re: Surveillance Cameras on the Bike Path

2019-04-23 Thread John Coleman via Bikies
Please give your views on the installation of surveillance cameras along the East Side bike path between S. Blount and S. Brearly Streets. These will be the first cameras installed specifically on a City bike path, so full vetting of the issues is important. Input on the question has been so