Comments on: As The Crow Rides: Cleveland’s Cyclists Rally for I-90 Bridge Path http://rustwire.com/2009/12/08/as-the-crow-rides-clevelands-cyclists-rally-for-i-90-bridge-path/ News from the Rustbelt Fri, 27 Jan 2012 13:23:06 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.1 By: wes http://rustwire.com/2009/12/08/as-the-crow-rides-clevelands-cyclists-rally-for-i-90-bridge-path/comment-page-1/#comment-1285 wes Tue, 02 Mar 2010 16:06:27 +0000 http://rustwire.com/?p=2750#comment-1285 I'm not sure how many people would want to ride their bike next to cars going at freeway speeds. I don't think it would be very safe or pleasant. I imagine the cars would make an awful lot of noise. Also, the Carnegie-Lorain and the Detroit-Superior bridge have bike lanes. I think funding should go towards cleaning them up and fixing potholes. Not to mention more exciting bike path projects like the Towpath Trail extention and the Train Avenue Towpath Trail connector described here: <a href="http://www.gcbl.org/transportation/bikes/cycling-advocacy-and-planning/train-avenue-towpath-trail-connector" title="Train Avenue Towpath Trail Site on Green City Bule Lake" rel="nofollow"> Both of these options would create more pleasant biking experiences into downtown away from trucks and cars. I’m not sure how many people would want to ride their bike next to cars going at freeway speeds. I don’t think it would be very safe or pleasant. I imagine the cars would make an awful lot of noise.

Also, the Carnegie-Lorain and the Detroit-Superior bridge have bike lanes. I think funding should go towards cleaning them up and fixing potholes. Not to mention more exciting bike path projects like the Towpath Trail extention and the Train Avenue Towpath Trail connector described here:

Both of these options would create more pleasant biking experiences into downtown away from trucks and cars.

]]> By: John Morris http://rustwire.com/2009/12/08/as-the-crow-rides-clevelands-cyclists-rally-for-i-90-bridge-path/comment-page-1/#comment-1271 John Morris Thu, 25 Feb 2010 23:34:11 +0000 http://rustwire.com/?p=2750#comment-1271 Did a post and used photo from Rust Wire. http://diggingpitt.blogspot.com/2010/02/fight-to-cross-bridge-in-cleveland.html Did a post and used photo from Rust Wire.

http://diggingpitt.blogspot.com/2010/02/fight-to-cross-bridge-in-cleveland.html

]]> By: Streetsblog San Francisco » Kucinich Brings the Innerbelt Crossing Fight to DC http://rustwire.com/2009/12/08/as-the-crow-rides-clevelands-cyclists-rally-for-i-90-bridge-path/comment-page-1/#comment-1270 Streetsblog San Francisco » Kucinich Brings the Innerbelt Crossing Fight to DC Thu, 25 Feb 2010 17:50:27 +0000 http://rustwire.com/?p=2750#comment-1270 [...] calls for a bike and ped crossing over the Cuyahoga River be heard? Photo: Rustwire.comCongressman Dennis Kucinich (D-OH) met yesterday with members of the Cleveland Planning Commission, [...] [...] calls for a bike and ped crossing over the Cuyahoga River be heard? Photo: Rustwire.comCongressman Dennis Kucinich (D-OH) met yesterday with members of the Cleveland Planning Commission, [...]

]]> By: Streetsblog Los Angeles » Kucinich Brings the Innerbelt Crossing Fight to DC http://rustwire.com/2009/12/08/as-the-crow-rides-clevelands-cyclists-rally-for-i-90-bridge-path/comment-page-1/#comment-1267 Streetsblog Los Angeles » Kucinich Brings the Innerbelt Crossing Fight to DC Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:42:26 +0000 http://rustwire.com/?p=2750#comment-1267 [...] calls for a bike and ped crossing over the Cuyahoga River be heard? Photo: Rustwire.comCongressman Dennis Kucinich (D-OH) met yesterday with members of the Cleveland Planning Commission, [...] [...] calls for a bike and ped crossing over the Cuyahoga River be heard? Photo: Rustwire.comCongressman Dennis Kucinich (D-OH) met yesterday with members of the Cleveland Planning Commission, [...]

]]> By: Streetsblog New York City » Kucinich Brings the Innerbelt Crossing Fight to DC http://rustwire.com/2009/12/08/as-the-crow-rides-clevelands-cyclists-rally-for-i-90-bridge-path/comment-page-1/#comment-1266 Streetsblog New York City » Kucinich Brings the Innerbelt Crossing Fight to DC Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:32:10 +0000 http://rustwire.com/?p=2750#comment-1266 [...] calls for a bike and ped crossing over the Cuyahoga River be heard? Photo: Rustwire.comCongressman Dennis Kucinich (D-OH) met yesterday with members of the Cleveland Planning Commission, [...] [...] calls for a bike and ped crossing over the Cuyahoga River be heard? Photo: Rustwire.comCongressman Dennis Kucinich (D-OH) met yesterday with members of the Cleveland Planning Commission, [...]

]]> By: Streetsblog Capitol Hill » Kucinich Brings the Innerbelt Crossing Fight to D.C. http://rustwire.com/2009/12/08/as-the-crow-rides-clevelands-cyclists-rally-for-i-90-bridge-path/comment-page-1/#comment-1265 Streetsblog Capitol Hill » Kucinich Brings the Innerbelt Crossing Fight to D.C. Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:31:26 +0000 http://rustwire.com/?p=2750#comment-1265 [...] calls for a bike and ped crossing over the Cuyahoga River be heard? (Photo: Rustwire.com)Congressman Dennis Kucinich (D-OH) met yesterday with members of the Cleveland Planning Commission, [...] [...] calls for a bike and ped crossing over the Cuyahoga River be heard? (Photo: Rustwire.com)Congressman Dennis Kucinich (D-OH) met yesterday with members of the Cleveland Planning Commission, [...]

]]> By: John Morris http://rustwire.com/2009/12/08/as-the-crow-rides-clevelands-cyclists-rally-for-i-90-bridge-path/comment-page-1/#comment-1156 John Morris Fri, 15 Jan 2010 17:40:25 +0000 http://rustwire.com/?p=2750#comment-1156 Oops sorry Daniel, I was reacting to Jimmy's comment. Oops sorry Daniel, I was reacting to Jimmy’s comment.

]]> By: John Morris http://rustwire.com/2009/12/08/as-the-crow-rides-clevelands-cyclists-rally-for-i-90-bridge-path/comment-page-1/#comment-1155 John Morris Fri, 15 Jan 2010 17:38:06 +0000 http://rustwire.com/?p=2750#comment-1155 Daniel, this is just stupid and very unjust. I'm not from Cleveland but if it's like most area's a nice chunk of private property was already seized by the government to pay for that road. Also people living in the area must inhale the car exhaust. They are also tax payers and in case you don't know it-gas taxes do not come close to fully funding highways. The amount of wear and tear caused on a bridge cauesd by people walking or biking is likely not measurable. Now, off hand I have doubts as to how much a seperate bike and pedestrian path would be used. However, I likely think it would have a very important symbolic effect. Daniel, this is just stupid and very unjust. I’m not from Cleveland but if it’s like most area’s a nice chunk of private property was already seized by the government to pay for that road. Also people living in the area must inhale the car exhaust. They are also tax payers and in case you don’t know it-gas taxes do not come close to fully funding highways.

The amount of wear and tear caused on a bridge cauesd by people walking or biking is likely not measurable.

Now, off hand I have doubts as to how much a seperate bike and pedestrian path would be used. However, I likely think it would have a very important symbolic effect.

]]> By: Daniel http://rustwire.com/2009/12/08/as-the-crow-rides-clevelands-cyclists-rally-for-i-90-bridge-path/comment-page-1/#comment-1153 Daniel Thu, 14 Jan 2010 13:19:05 +0000 http://rustwire.com/?p=2750#comment-1153 Jimmy said: I’m all for a bike / pedestrian path on the bridge provided it’s not on the same deck as motor vehicles; for safety purposes it really needs to be separate. Also, to pay for the path, Ohio needs to impose a tax on bicycles, parts, helmets etc. to pay for the additional cost. Highway projects such as the new bridge are funded by the gasoline tax, and bicyclists shouldn’t be asking for, nor receive a free ride. YEAH! We should impose an additional tax on socks and shoes as well. Its time to screw all those people who don't use up our national resources getting from one place to the next. The more proactive forward thinking fractions of socioty are adopting a bike/pedestrian friendly concept, design, urban layout. I think your right, Cleveland should do as always and spend tons of cash on yesterdays ideas. Jimmy said:
I’m all for a bike / pedestrian path on the bridge provided it’s not on the same deck as motor vehicles; for safety purposes it really needs to be separate. Also, to pay for the path, Ohio needs to impose a tax on bicycles, parts, helmets etc. to pay for the additional cost. Highway projects such as the new bridge are funded by the gasoline tax, and bicyclists shouldn’t be asking for, nor receive a free ride.
YEAH! We should impose an additional tax on socks and shoes as well. Its time to screw all those people who don’t use up our national resources getting from one place to the next.
The more proactive forward thinking fractions of socioty are adopting a bike/pedestrian friendly concept, design, urban layout. I think your right, Cleveland should do as always and spend tons of cash on yesterdays ideas.

]]> By: Tom Tiberius http://rustwire.com/2009/12/08/as-the-crow-rides-clevelands-cyclists-rally-for-i-90-bridge-path/comment-page-1/#comment-1080 Tom Tiberius Wed, 16 Dec 2009 22:21:18 +0000 http://rustwire.com/?p=2750#comment-1080 I am a cyclist. I am also a tax payer. I really dont see the need to add pedestrian access to the new bridge. you can walk or ride over the lorain carnegie bridge into downtown. I know I will get flamed for this but its a thought to be considered. I am a cyclist. I am also a tax payer. I really dont see the need to add pedestrian access to the new bridge. you can walk or ride over the lorain carnegie bridge into downtown. I know I will get flamed for this but its a thought to be considered.

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