http://ocbike.org Promoting the use of bicycling as an everyday means of transportation and recreation. Sun, 06 Nov 2011 17:36:17 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://ocbike.org/problem-on-the-road-blow-the-whistle-on-it/comment-page-1/#comment-10923 Tom Cavanaugh Sun, 06 Nov 2011 17:36:17 +0000 http://ocbike.org/?page_id=117#comment-10923 Another problem area; aka accident waiting to happen, is the Calle Sacramento and Calle Las Bolas area in San Clemente. Cyclists riding Calle Sacramento towards Calle Las Bolas are very suseptible to being hit by oncoming cars when drivers decide to proceed left onto Calle Las Bolas, thus crossing directly in front of approaching cyclists. The slight dog-leg built into Calle Las Bolas, which crosses Calle Sacramento; along with numerous cars parked on the street, creates a total blind spot for drivers. There are no yield signs, no beware of cyclists signs, no right of way signs, no slow signs etc. posted to make drivers aware that a dangerous condition is crated by steering left through the dog-leg on Calle Las Bolas, proceeding across Calle Sacramento. And, for some reason, most drivers proceeding through that area at high rates of speed, thus increasing the danger to cyclists. Another problem area; aka accident waiting to happen, is the Calle Sacramento and Calle Las Bolas area in San Clemente. Cyclists riding Calle Sacramento towards Calle Las Bolas are very suseptible to being hit by oncoming cars when drivers decide to proceed left onto Calle Las Bolas, thus crossing directly in front of approaching cyclists. The slight dog-leg built into Calle Las Bolas, which crosses Calle Sacramento; along with numerous cars parked on the street, creates a total blind spot for drivers. There are no yield signs, no beware of cyclists signs, no right of way signs, no slow signs etc. posted to make drivers aware that a dangerous condition is crated by steering left through the dog-leg on Calle Las Bolas, proceeding across Calle Sacramento. And, for some reason, most drivers proceeding through that area at high rates of speed, thus increasing the danger to cyclists.

]]> http://ocbike.org/problem-on-the-road-blow-the-whistle-on-it/comment-page-1/#comment-9863 Tom Cavanaugh Wed, 21 Sep 2011 18:41:02 +0000 http://ocbike.org/?page_id=117#comment-9863 Hmmm, after a bit of a disappointing response to my last posting regarding a dangerous road condition, I have decided to post another. The Northbound 5 freeway offramp exiting onto Avery is incredibly, poorly designed. As you exit and arrive at the stop sign; in preparation to make a right turn on Avery, you are completely blind to the traffic traveling East bound on Avery. There is a sidewalk with metal railings that complete obstruct the view of traffic and therefore force you to have to pull out to a dangerous point, way past the painted crosswalk lines, in hopes of being able to see the approaching traffic. Whoever designed this, and whoever passed it should be fired. Hmmm, after a bit of a disappointing response to my last posting regarding a dangerous road condition, I have decided to post another. The Northbound 5 freeway offramp exiting onto Avery is incredibly, poorly designed. As you exit and arrive at the stop sign; in preparation to make a right turn on Avery, you are completely blind to the traffic traveling East bound on Avery. There is a sidewalk with metal railings that complete obstruct the view of traffic and therefore force you to have to pull out to a dangerous point, way past the painted crosswalk lines, in hopes of being able to see the approaching traffic. Whoever designed this, and whoever passed it should be fired.

]]> http://ocbike.org/about/advocates-goal/comment-page-1/#comment-9038 admin Wed, 03 Aug 2011 04:03:24 +0000 http://ocbike.org/#comment-9038 What specific issue(s) are you inquiring about? OCBC has moved it up a notch; on-going involvement with two OC Supervisors, Nelson (Dist. 4) and Moorlach (Dist. 2) will help us motivate OCTA on bicycle issues. And there are plenty of issues. What city you in? Does "broompatrol" refer to bike path maintenance or the folks who sweep on rides or races? What specific issue(s) are you inquiring about?
OCBC has moved it up a notch; on-going involvement with two OC Supervisors, Nelson (Dist. 4) and Moorlach (Dist. 2) will help us motivate OCTA on bicycle issues. And there are plenty of issues. What city you in?
Does “broompatrol” refer to bike path maintenance or the folks who sweep on rides or races?

]]> http://ocbike.org/2011/03/killer-drove-onto-the-sidewalk/comment-page-1/#comment-9037 admin Wed, 03 Aug 2011 03:57:56 +0000 http://ocbike.org/?p=945#comment-9037 We're awaiting word from the DA's office... We’re awaiting word from the DA’s office…

]]> http://ocbike.org/2011/02/millions-for-rr-crossings-the-next-great-wall-of-china/comment-page-1/#comment-9036 Ann Robinson Tue, 02 Aug 2011 23:40:35 +0000 http://ocbike.org/?p=869#comment-9036 Bicycle lanes painted about 6 six years ago on Miller Street (betwn Orangethorpe and La Palma) in former Boeing complex. They removed one car lane from each side. I travel from Placentia (in my car) to La Palma to Kraemer for work and back in p.m. I've have NEVER seen a bicyclist on that street. What was the purpose I wonder? Bicycle lanes painted about 6 six years ago on Miller Street (betwn Orangethorpe and La Palma) in former Boeing complex. They removed one car lane from each side. I travel from Placentia (in my car) to La Palma to Kraemer for work and back in p.m. I’ve have NEVER seen a bicyclist on that street. What was the purpose I wonder?

]]> http://ocbike.org/2011/03/killer-drove-onto-the-sidewalk/comment-page-1/#comment-9023 Vicki Tue, 02 Aug 2011 14:11:18 +0000 http://ocbike.org/?p=945#comment-9023 Hope she rots in jail. Hope she rots in jail.

]]> http://ocbike.org/about/advocates-goal/comment-page-1/#comment-8845 Chris Mon, 25 Jul 2011 18:21:59 +0000 http://ocbike.org/#comment-8845 How about an update? How about an update?

]]> http://ocbike.org/2011/03/justice-for-the-death-of-a-cyclist-you-be-the-judge/comment-page-1/#comment-8831 admin Sun, 24 Jul 2011 19:03:39 +0000 http://ocbike.org/?p=913#comment-8831 Brett, howdy. Class 1, more properly Shared Use Paths, like the LA River trail are cool. Problem is they don't go where everyone needs to go. The streets do. So enjoy those trails. But we will continue to assert our right to the roads, too. The roadway is meant for people, not cars. Cars are just a popular option. Brett, howdy.
Class 1, more properly Shared Use Paths, like the LA River trail are cool. Problem is they don’t go where everyone needs to go. The streets do.
So enjoy those trails. But we will continue to assert our right to the roads, too. The roadway is meant for people, not cars. Cars are just a popular option.

]]> http://ocbike.org/stories/bikes/comment-page-1/#comment-8830 admin Sun, 24 Jul 2011 18:57:15 +0000 http://ocbike.org/?page_id=50#comment-8830 We'll forward your inquiry to the Orange County Wheelmen, a club with many Fullerton members and 5 currently certified Cycling Instructors. We’ll forward your inquiry to the Orange County Wheelmen, a club with many Fullerton members and 5 currently certified Cycling Instructors.

]]> http://ocbike.org/bring-your-receipt/comment-page-1/#comment-8829 admin Sun, 24 Jul 2011 18:55:05 +0000 http://ocbike.org/?page_id=491#comment-8829 Laura, let us know if you'd like to help organize a citizens Bicycle Advisory Committee for MV. There are more bike commuters there than one would think. Public works staff has been responsive to on-street issues we've taken to them. So I'd say your chances of improving conditions there are good. Laura, let us know if you’d like to help organize a citizens Bicycle Advisory Committee for MV. There are more bike commuters there than one would think.
Public works staff has been responsive to on-street issues we’ve taken to them. So I’d say your chances of improving conditions there are good.

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