menu
Logo
99+
Bobcat Attack Menu
Logo
99+
General Ohio University Discussion/Alumni Events Topic
Topic: Vedder shifts his fire onto parking services
Page: 9 of 12
Robert Fox
General User
RF
Member Since: 11/17/2004
Location: Knoxville, TN
Post Count: 2,039
person
mail
Robert Fox
mail
Posted: 6/29/2017 2:39 PM
settings_applications edit_note
I agree with BS that automated systems to detect motorcycles/bicycles would be an improvement. I prefer that technology work similar to the relatively new side-mirror "blind-spot" indicators, which work pretty well. Not so sure about the automated braking, etc unless it's strictly a crash avoidance function.

I've been riding motorcycles/bicycles for MANY years and consider myself sensitive to them. Even then, they can be hard to see/notice occasionally.
OhioCatFan
General User
Member Since: 12/20/2004
Location: Athens, OH
Post Count: 15,668
mail
OhioCatFan
mail
Posted: 6/30/2017 1:33 PM
settings_applications edit_note
rpbobcat wrote:expand_more
As for bicycles,just follow the "rule of the road" and if they don't,ticket them.
And that means riding on the street and not the sidewalk. I've seen several near collisions with pedestrians on Richland Avenue. It's a state law, but in Athens it's only enforced uptown. Just wait until some elderly person with a walker is mowed down by a bicyclist and THEN they'll start enforcing the law. Why is it we always wait for a disaster to make necessary changes?
Alan Swank
General User
AS
Member Since: 12/12/2004
Location: Athens, OH
Post Count: 7,375
person
mail
Alan Swank
mail
Posted: 6/30/2017 6:05 PM
settings_applications edit_note
OhioCatFan wrote:expand_more
As for bicycles,just follow the "rule of the road" and if they don't,ticket them.
And that means riding on the street and not the sidewalk. I've seen several near collisions with pedestrians on Richland Avenue. It's a state law, but in Athens it's only enforced uptown. Just wait until some elderly person with a walker is mowed down by a bicyclist and THEN they'll start enforcing the law. Why is it we always wait for a disaster to make necessary changes?
State law does not prohibit one from riding on the sidewalk.

https://www.ohiobar.org/ForPublic/Resources/LawYouCanUse/...
rpbobcat
General User
R
Member Since: 4/28/2006
Location: Rochelle Park, NJ
Post Count: 3,659
person
mail
rpbobcat
mail
Posted: 6/30/2017 9:03 PM
settings_applications edit_note
Alan Swank wrote:expand_more
As for bicycles,just follow the "rule of the road" and if they don't,ticket them.
And that means riding on the street and not the sidewalk. I've seen several near collisions with pedestrians on Richland Avenue. It's a state law, but in Athens it's only enforced uptown. Just wait until some elderly person with a walker is mowed down by a bicyclist and THEN they'll start enforcing the law. Why is it we always wait for a disaster to make necessary changes?
State law does not prohibit one from riding on the sidewalk.

https://www.ohiobar.org/ForPublic/Resources/LawYouCanUse/...
If you do allow bicycles on sidewalks,I presume they have to go "with" traffic.
OhioCatFan
General User
Member Since: 12/20/2004
Location: Athens, OH
Post Count: 15,668
mail
OhioCatFan
mail
Posted: 7/2/2017 10:35 AM
settings_applications edit_note
Alan Swank wrote:expand_more
As for bicycles,just follow the "rule of the road" and if they don't,ticket them.
And that means riding on the street and not the sidewalk. I've seen several near collisions with pedestrians on Richland Avenue. It's a state law, but in Athens it's only enforced uptown. Just wait until some elderly person with a walker is mowed down by a bicyclist and THEN they'll start enforcing the law. Why is it we always wait for a disaster to make necessary changes?
State law does not prohibit one from riding on the sidewalk.

https://www.ohiobar.org/ForPublic/Resources/LawYouCanUse/...
You are correct, Alan. This must have been changed since I last looked. The applicable language is "4511.711 Driving On a Sidewalk – Bicycles are the only vehicles allowed on sidewalks: local authorities may prohibit but not require bicycle riding on sidewalks. (See also 4511.07 and 4511.431.)" I think this should be changed. I think bicycles on sidewalks can be downright dangerous. I'm not sure why the General Assembly put in this exception. It makes no sense to me.
Alan Swank
General User
AS
Member Since: 12/12/2004
Location: Athens, OH
Post Count: 7,375
person
mail
Alan Swank
mail
Posted: 7/3/2017 12:02 PM
settings_applications edit_note
OhioCatFan wrote:expand_more
As for bicycles,just follow the "rule of the road" and if they don't,ticket them.
And that means riding on the street and not the sidewalk. I've seen several near collisions with pedestrians on Richland Avenue. It's a state law, but in Athens it's only enforced uptown. Just wait until some elderly person with a walker is mowed down by a bicyclist and THEN they'll start enforcing the law. Why is it we always wait for a disaster to make necessary changes?
State law does not prohibit one from riding on the sidewalk.

https://www.ohiobar.org/ForPublic/Resources/LawYouCanUse/...
You are correct, Alan. This must have been changed since I last looked. The applicable language is "4511.711 Driving On a Sidewalk – Bicycles are the only vehicles allowed on sidewalks: local authorities may prohibit but not require bicycle riding on sidewalks. (See also 4511.07 and 4511.431.)" I think this should be changed. I think bicycles on sidewalks can be downright dangerous. I'm not sure why the General Assembly put in this exception. It makes no sense to me.
Safer on the sidewalk than in the planned bike lanes on East State Street.
mf279801
General User
M279801
Member Since: 8/6/2010
Location: Newark, DE
Post Count: 2,486
person
mail
mf279801
mail
Posted: 7/3/2017 2:56 PM
settings_applications edit_note
Alan Swank wrote:expand_more
As for bicycles,just follow the "rule of the road" and if they don't,ticket them.
And that means riding on the street and not the sidewalk. I've seen several near collisions with pedestrians on Richland Avenue. It's a state law, but in Athens it's only enforced uptown. Just wait until some elderly person with a walker is mowed down by a bicyclist and THEN they'll start enforcing the law. Why is it we always wait for a disaster to make necessary changes?
State law does not prohibit one from riding on the sidewalk.

https://www.ohiobar.org/ForPublic/Resources/LawYouCanUse/...
You are correct, Alan. This must have been changed since I last looked. The applicable language is "4511.711 Driving On a Sidewalk – Bicycles are the only vehicles allowed on sidewalks: local authorities may prohibit but not require bicycle riding on sidewalks. (See also 4511.07 and 4511.431.)" I think this should be changed. I think bicycles on sidewalks can be downright dangerous. I'm not sure why the General Assembly put in this exception. It makes no sense to me.
Safer on the sidewalk than in the planned bike lanes on East State Street.

Even safer on the purpose built bike path maybe 200 yards away that runs perfectly parallel to East State Street.
Alan Swank
General User
AS
Member Since: 12/12/2004
Location: Athens, OH
Post Count: 7,375
person
mail
Alan Swank
mail
Posted: 7/3/2017 5:01 PM
settings_applications edit_note
mf279801 wrote:expand_more
As for bicycles,just follow the "rule of the road" and if they don't,ticket them.
And that means riding on the street and not the sidewalk. I've seen several near collisions with pedestrians on Richland Avenue. It's a state law, but in Athens it's only enforced uptown. Just wait until some elderly person with a walker is mowed down by a bicyclist and THEN they'll start enforcing the law. Why is it we always wait for a disaster to make necessary changes?
State law does not prohibit one from riding on the sidewalk.

https://www.ohiobar.org/ForPublic/Resources/LawYouCanUse/...
You are correct, Alan. This must have been changed since I last looked. The applicable language is "4511.711 Driving On a Sidewalk – Bicycles are the only vehicles allowed on sidewalks: local authorities may prohibit but not require bicycle riding on sidewalks. (See also 4511.07 and 4511.431.)" I think this should be changed. I think bicycles on sidewalks can be downright dangerous. I'm not sure why the General Assembly put in this exception. It makes no sense to me.
Safer on the sidewalk than in the planned bike lanes on East State Street.

Even safer on the purpose built bike path maybe 200 yards away that runs perfectly parallel to East State Street.
Tell that to the two people pushing the bike lanes on East State Street, the mayor and an at large city council member. They've repeatedly claimed that they are hearing more support for the bike lanes than opposition to the lanes. We've tried everything imaginable including pointing out that the design is dangerous considering the new state law mandating that you leave a minimum of three feet of space when passing a bike. You can reach them at:

spatterson@ci.athens.oh.us

pkotses@athenscitycouncil.com
OhioCatFan
General User
Member Since: 12/20/2004
Location: Athens, OH
Post Count: 15,668
mail
OhioCatFan
mail
Posted: 7/3/2017 9:58 PM
settings_applications edit_note
Alan Swank wrote:expand_more
As for bicycles,just follow the "rule of the road" and if they don't,ticket them.
And that means riding on the street and not the sidewalk. I've seen several near collisions with pedestrians on Richland Avenue. It's a state law, but in Athens it's only enforced uptown. Just wait until some elderly person with a walker is mowed down by a bicyclist and THEN they'll start enforcing the law. Why is it we always wait for a disaster to make necessary changes?
State law does not prohibit one from riding on the sidewalk.

https://www.ohiobar.org/ForPublic/Resources/LawYouCanUse/...
You are correct, Alan. This must have been changed since I last looked. The applicable language is "4511.711 Driving On a Sidewalk – Bicycles are the only vehicles allowed on sidewalks: local authorities may prohibit but not require bicycle riding on sidewalks. (See also 4511.07 and 4511.431.)" I think this should be changed. I think bicycles on sidewalks can be downright dangerous. I'm not sure why the General Assembly put in this exception. It makes no sense to me.
Safer on the sidewalk than in the planned bike lanes on East State Street.
Safer for who? The biker or the pedestrians?
Alan Swank
General User
AS
Member Since: 12/12/2004
Location: Athens, OH
Post Count: 7,375
person
mail
Alan Swank
mail
Posted: 7/3/2017 11:05 PM
settings_applications edit_note
OhioCatFan wrote:expand_more
As for bicycles,just follow the "rule of the road" and if they don't,ticket them.
And that means riding on the street and not the sidewalk. I've seen several near collisions with pedestrians on Richland Avenue. It's a state law, but in Athens it's only enforced uptown. Just wait until some elderly person with a walker is mowed down by a bicyclist and THEN they'll start enforcing the law. Why is it we always wait for a disaster to make necessary changes?
State law does not prohibit one from riding on the sidewalk.

https://www.ohiobar.org/ForPublic/Resources/LawYouCanUse/...
You are correct, Alan. This must have been changed since I last looked. The applicable language is "4511.711 Driving On a Sidewalk – Bicycles are the only vehicles allowed on sidewalks: local authorities may prohibit but not require bicycle riding on sidewalks. (See also 4511.07 and 4511.431.)" I think this should be changed. I think bicycles on sidewalks can be downright dangerous. I'm not sure why the General Assembly put in this exception. It makes no sense to me.
Safer on the sidewalk than in the planned bike lanes on East State Street.
Safer for who? The biker or the pedestrians?
Both on East State since very few people walk on that street.
OhioCatFan
General User
Member Since: 12/20/2004
Location: Athens, OH
Post Count: 15,668
mail
OhioCatFan
mail
Posted: 7/4/2017 11:26 PM
settings_applications edit_note
Alan Swank wrote:expand_more
As for bicycles,just follow the "rule of the road" and if they don't,ticket them.
And that means riding on the street and not the sidewalk. I've seen several near collisions with pedestrians on Richland Avenue. It's a state law, but in Athens it's only enforced uptown. Just wait until some elderly person with a walker is mowed down by a bicyclist and THEN they'll start enforcing the law. Why is it we always wait for a disaster to make necessary changes?
State law does not prohibit one from riding on the sidewalk.

https://www.ohiobar.org/ForPublic/Resources/LawYouCanUse/...
You are correct, Alan. This must have been changed since I last looked. The applicable language is "4511.711 Driving On a Sidewalk – Bicycles are the only vehicles allowed on sidewalks: local authorities may prohibit but not require bicycle riding on sidewalks. (See also 4511.07 and 4511.431.)" I think this should be changed. I think bicycles on sidewalks can be downright dangerous. I'm not sure why the General Assembly put in this exception. It makes no sense to me.
Safer on the sidewalk than in the planned bike lanes on East State Street.
Safer for who? The biker or the pedestrians?
Both on East State since very few people walk on that street.
In many places on East State Street, especially on the far end, there are no sidewalks. But, I agree, the safest place for the bicyclists would be on the bike path. I'm totally against the bike lanes on East State, so we are in agreement here. The place I've seen a lot of issues with bicycles on the side walk is on Richland Avenue.
mf279801
General User
M279801
Member Since: 8/6/2010
Location: Newark, DE
Post Count: 2,486
person
mail
mf279801
mail
Posted: 7/5/2017 12:09 AM
settings_applications edit_note
Alan Swank wrote:expand_more
As for bicycles,just follow the "rule of the road" and if they don't,ticket them.
And that means riding on the street and not the sidewalk. I've seen several near collisions with pedestrians on Richland Avenue. It's a state law, but in Athens it's only enforced uptown. Just wait until some elderly person with a walker is mowed down by a bicyclist and THEN they'll start enforcing the law. Why is it we always wait for a disaster to make necessary changes?
State law does not prohibit one from riding on the sidewalk.

https://www.ohiobar.org/ForPublic/Resources/LawYouCanUse/...
You are correct, Alan. This must have been changed since I last looked. The applicable language is "4511.711 Driving On a Sidewalk – Bicycles are the only vehicles allowed on sidewalks: local authorities may prohibit but not require bicycle riding on sidewalks. (See also 4511.07 and 4511.431.)" I think this should be changed. I think bicycles on sidewalks can be downright dangerous. I'm not sure why the General Assembly put in this exception. It makes no sense to me.
Safer on the sidewalk than in the planned bike lanes on East State Street.

Even safer on the purpose built bike path maybe 200 yards away that runs perfectly parallel to East State Street.
Tell that to the two people pushing the bike lanes on East State Street, the mayor and an at large city council member. They've repeatedly claimed that they are hearing more support for the bike lanes than opposition to the lanes. We've tried everything imaginable including pointing out that the design is dangerous considering the new state law mandating that you leave a minimum of three feet of space when passing a bike. You can reach them at:

mailto:spatterson@ci.athens.oh.us

mailto:pkotses@athenscitycouncil.com
I love Athens, but since I don't live there I'm going to take this opportunity to avoid getting into an email argument with your bat-poop crazy mayor and nutjob city council member (both judgements based solely on their stands on this issue...but it feels like a safe guess). Also, since like attracts like (and crazy attracts crazy) I'm sure they do hear more support than opposition. Doesn't make them any less idiotic.
rpbobcat
General User
R
Member Since: 4/28/2006
Location: Rochelle Park, NJ
Post Count: 3,659
person
mail
rpbobcat
mail
Posted: 7/5/2017 6:49 AM
settings_applications edit_note
mf279801 wrote:expand_more
I love Athens, but since I don't live there I'm going to take this opportunity to avoid getting into an email argument with your bat-poop crazy mayor and nutjob city council member (both judgements based solely on their stands on this issue...but it feels like a safe guess). Also, since like attracts like (and crazy attracts crazy) I'm sure they do hear more support than opposition. Doesn't make them any less idiotic.
When it comes to subjects like this.political lunacy is not limited to Athens.

Several years ago Hackensack,N.J. was trying to help a dying Central Business District (CBD).
The consultants they hired determined that the problem was that the two way street that ran through their CBD was slowing traffic down, especially with parallel parking.
Their solution? Make the street and its parallel sister street 1 way and get rid of parallel parking.

They made the streets 1 way,but kept the parking.The CBD continues to die.
Now the same consultants say traffic is going through the CBD too fast and they need to slow it down by going back to 2 way streets and keeping parallel parking.

Over 4 million dollars for an experiment.

Gee,now if someone wants to park,the traffic in that direction stops dead.
Yea that will encourage people to use those streets.
The Optimist
General User
Member Since: 3/16/2007
Location: CLE
Post Count: 5,610
mail
The Optimist
mail
Posted: 7/5/2017 8:28 AM
settings_applications edit_note
Looking at the OU Master Plan, they are planning designated bike lanes on the sidewalks (away from the road) that go between West Green and East/South Green.

This is ideal IMO, keeps everyone safe.
OhioCatFan
General User
Member Since: 12/20/2004
Location: Athens, OH
Post Count: 15,668
mail
OhioCatFan
mail
Posted: 7/5/2017 9:42 AM
settings_applications edit_note
The Optimist wrote:expand_more
Looking at the OU Master Plan, they are planning designated bike lanes on the sidewalks (away from the road) that go between West Green and East/South Green.

This is ideal IMO, keeps everyone safe.

Might work if the sidewalks are wide enough.
Mike Johnson
General User
Member Since: 11/11/2004
Location: North Canton, OH
Post Count: 1,756
mail
Mike Johnson
mail
Posted: 7/5/2017 10:03 AM
settings_applications edit_note
In several European nations, I've seen bike lanes of varying designs. To me the most impressive were in Copenhagen. A low curb separated vehicle lanes from bike lanes and another low curb bike lanes from pedestrian sidewalks.
Ohio69
General User
O69
Member Since: 12/20/2004
Post Count: 3,123
person
mail
Ohio69
mail
Posted: 7/5/2017 3:11 PM
settings_applications edit_note
As someone who chases after his own doing so right now, young children probably have something to do with allowing bikes on sidewalks.

APD once stopped my kids (and me) riding on the sidewalk. They gave the kids a free ice cream voucher for having helmets on. And off we went....

Generally I like what the city is doing with roads and bridges and rotaries (traffic circles) and etc. But bike lanes? That's not the tail wagging the dog, that's the tick on the tail wagging the dog....

(And I live on the East Side where I'm supposed to be all for this elitist euro stuff.... and no mega schools....)
The Optimist
General User
Member Since: 3/16/2007
Location: CLE
Post Count: 5,610
mail
The Optimist
mail
Posted: 7/6/2017 2:35 PM
settings_applications edit_note
Liberty which is billed as Uber/Lyft competitor now has drivers in Athens. I think they're smart to target areas that Uber/Lyft do not service. While the economics dont make sense for a lot of rural areas Athens is a bit of a unique scenario due to the population density and large percentage of people without cars at Ohio Univeristy. Even if you avoided the late night crowd (which could lucrative but a hassle), I bet you could do well shuffling dorm kids to east state.

https://www.athensnews.com/news/local/ride-sharing-now-in...
bornacatfan
General User
Member Since: 8/3/2006
Post Count: 5,752
mail
bornacatfan
mail
Posted: 7/10/2017 9:56 PM
settings_applications edit_note
OhioCatFan wrote:expand_more
And that means riding on the street and not the sidewalk. I've seen several near collisions with pedestrians on Richland Avenue. It's a state law, but in Athens it's only enforced uptown. Just wait until some elderly person with a walker is mowed down by a bicyclist and THEN they'll start enforcing the law. Why is it we always wait for a disaster to make necessary changes?
Laughable....if that were a state law ....and I am not sure it is.... they would not enforce it. THe ONLY thing that gets enforced is speeding. Next time you see an officer ask him to turn over his ticket book ...the only thing on the back of most is the fines for speeding.

Trailers without lights, drivers in the left lane impeding traffic, blacked out lenses on headlamps and tail lights, texters blatantly looking at their phones and texting....there is a myriad of laws on the books that police would and could enforce that would not only make the roads much safer but would line the coffers of their locality with cash. So when you say "THEN they'll start enforcing the law" I have to laugh as I see folks everyday that need to become acquainted with the law. I added cameras to the helmet and on the bike and have no qualms putting the idjuts up on FB and Twitter. Latest acquisition should be pretty useful.... added to the other 2 I have I should at least be able to document http://newatlas.com/sena-10c-review-action-camera-bluetoo... /
rpbobcat
General User
R
Member Since: 4/28/2006
Location: Rochelle Park, NJ
Post Count: 3,659
person
mail
rpbobcat
mail
Posted: 7/11/2017 7:06 AM
settings_applications edit_note
bornacatfan wrote:expand_more
Trailers without lights, drivers in the left lane impeding traffic, blacked out lenses on headlamps and tail lights, texters blatantly looking at their phones and texting....there is a myriad of laws on the books that police would and could enforce that would not only make the roads much safer but would line the coffers of their locality with cash. So when you say "THEN they'll start enforcing the law" I have to laugh as I see folks everyday that need to become acquainted with the law. I added cameras to the helmet and on the bike and have no qualms putting the idjuts up on FB and Twitter. Latest acquisition should be pretty useful.... added to the other 2 I have I should at least be able to document http://newatlas.com/sena-10c-review-action-camera-bluetoo... /
Around here the police enforce these offenses all the time.
Seems that a lot of people that use or distribute drugs don't maintain their vehicles.
Its amazing how many unrelated traffic stops lead to drug arrests.

The other thing the police out here use are license plate scanners.
Pretty much every police car has them.

They can read a plate driving in a parking lot or in traffic.
The scanner picks up the plates and any lets the police know of any violations,warrants etc.
It can even print out the ticket(s).
Ohio69
General User
O69
Member Since: 12/20/2004
Post Count: 3,123
person
mail
Ohio69
mail
Posted: 7/11/2017 8:24 AM
settings_applications edit_note
rpbobcat wrote:expand_more
Its amazing how many unrelated traffic stops lead to drug arrests.
Some say amazing. Others say strategic planning..... But I digress....
Last Edited: 7/11/2017 8:25:31 AM by Ohio69
rpbobcat
General User
R
Member Since: 4/28/2006
Location: Rochelle Park, NJ
Post Count: 3,659
person
mail
rpbobcat
mail
Posted: 7/11/2017 9:40 AM
settings_applications edit_note
Ohio69 wrote:expand_more
Its amazing how many unrelated traffic stops lead to drug arrests.
Some say amazing. Others say strategic planning..... But I digress....
I don't disagree that police can use a minor offense as justification to pull over a suspicious vehicle.
However,that does not negate the fact that the offense still exists.

The roads around here have,unfortunately,become a major conduit for transporting drugs and weapons.
Local hotel rooms are also being used regularly for distribution.

My feeling is that the police should do whatever is legal, to try to address the problem.
The Optimist
General User
Member Since: 3/16/2007
Location: CLE
Post Count: 5,610
mail
The Optimist
mail
Posted: 7/13/2017 3:24 PM
settings_applications edit_note
http://spectrum.ieee.org/cars-that-think/transportation/s...

Audi A8 first car to reach level 3 autonomy.
Sean Gallagher
General User
Member Since: 12/7/2012
Post Count: 138
mail
Sean Gallagher
mail
Posted: 7/14/2017 12:00 AM
settings_applications edit_note
Sounds good, but wil i stil be able to drive my 1950's VW beetle and 1970's VW bus in your regulated world?
rpbobcat
General User
R
Member Since: 4/28/2006
Location: Rochelle Park, NJ
Post Count: 3,659
person
mail
rpbobcat
mail
Posted: 7/14/2017 6:50 AM
settings_applications edit_note
Sean Gallagher wrote:expand_more
Sounds good, but wil i stil be able to drive my 1950's VW beetle and 1970's VW bus in your regulated world?
Not to stay too much off topic,but yesterday I saw a red,mint condition,1950's Beetle.
Beautiful !

I had forgotten just how close to the windshield your nose was.

In high school, and summers in college, I used to work as a mechanic at a gas station.
Can't tell you how many times we had to go help someone with a Beetle who went to change a flat and found the spare was "soft",because the spare's air powered the windshield washer.
Last Edited: 7/14/2017 6:52:31 AM by rpbobcat
Showing Messages: 201 - 225 of 300
reply
vertical_align_top
vertical_align_center
vertical_align_bottom
add_comment
chevron_backward
chevron_forward
MAC News Links



extra small (< 576px)
small (>= 576px)
medium (>= 768px)
large (>= 992px)
x-large (>= 1200px)
xx-large (>= 1400px)