12-07-2017, 09:04 AM
As a frustrated cyclist myself, I would say that the reaction here has been a bit of an over-reaction, or at least misdirected at the vehicle drivers.
The lane does not look like a bike lane, it isn't signed that way, and wasn't there beforehand so I don't blame vehicle drivers for being confused. If anything the frustration should be directed at the City or the contractor the city hired.
Do we actually know why they got so far behind? I mean other than a few large 1/2 day downpours it was actually a pretty good construction season in terms of dryness, temperature, and length. Perhaps the company bit off more than they could chew in scope or experience level or there was a reason they were the lowest bid?
The lane does not look like a bike lane, it isn't signed that way, and wasn't there beforehand so I don't blame vehicle drivers for being confused. If anything the frustration should be directed at the City or the contractor the city hired.
Do we actually know why they got so far behind? I mean other than a few large 1/2 day downpours it was actually a pretty good construction season in terms of dryness, temperature, and length. Perhaps the company bit off more than they could chew in scope or experience level or there was a reason they were the lowest bid?
Everyone move to the back of the bus and we all get home faster.