Frank - I was in Pittsburgh yesterday and noted broad use of the markings - even to the point where some of them are beginning to disappear because the paint is wearing off. I also saw lots of commuter type bicycle riders.
I am glad that we are going with the plastic applications rather than the paint.
Don
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From: bikeboard-bounces@cheat.org [mailto:bikeboard-bounces@cheat.org] On Behalf Of Frank Gmeindl Sent: Sunday, September 14, 2008 10:40 AM To: Bicycle Board Subject: [Bikeboard] [Fwd: [LCI Group] Fwd: [MBAC] Shared Lane Markings Intallation and Mayor's Press Conference]
Bicycle Board Members,
Below is an announcement by Salt Lake City of their installation of Shared Lane Markings and Bicycles May Use Full Lane signs. Apparently, they're only adding them to one street (which I think demonstrates a lack of commitment) but what I found interesting, even entertaining is that they're putting a 4-foot wide non-slip, green stripe running longitudinally in the center of the outside travel lane between the SLMs. Can you imagine? :-)
Also note that the Mayor is having a press conference on the street on which the markings and signs will be placed to discuss the project.
Frank
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From: Bergenthal, Dan Dan.Bergenthal@slcgov.com Date: Fri, Sep 12, 2008 at 8:52 AM Subject: [MBAC] Shared Lane Markings Intallation and Mayor's Press Conference To: mbac@cyclingutah.com Cc: "Langan, Helen" Helen.Langan@slcgov.com
MBAC Members,
Tomorrow, 9/13, installation will begin on the city's new shared lane markings on 200 South between Main St. and State St. The Mayor will hold a press conference on Wednesday, September 17th at 10:30 am on the SE corner of 200 South Main St. to discuss the project. In brief the shared lane markings on 200 South are intended to:
1. Help bicyclists position themselves in lanes where the traveled way is too narrow for a motorist and bicyclists to travel side by side within the same traffic lane.
2. Encourage safe passing of bicyclists by motorists.
3. Alert road users of the lateral location bicyclists may occupy.
4. Reduce the incidents of wrong-way bicycling.
The shared lane marking consists of a bicycle symbol placed below two chevrons and is placed periodically in the outside travel lanes. To draw additional attention to the shared lanes, Salt Lake City is complimenting the new markings by adding a 4-foot wide, non-slip, green stripe running longitudinally in the center of the outside travel lane. Salt Lake City will be the first to combine shared lane markings with colored pavement. In addition to the pavement markings, regulatory signs will be installed along the sides of the roadway which combine a bicycle symbol with the text: MAY USE FULL LANE.
We are excited about this new addition to our bicycle facilities within the city!! Please plan to attend the press conference to demonstrate your support for the project!
Dan
Dan Bergenthal, P.E.
Salt Lake City Transportation Division http://www.slcgov.com/Transportation/
349 South 200 East, Suite 450
P.O. Box 145502
Salt Lake City, UT 84114-5502
801-535-7106
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