by Ted Rogers, LA Streets Blog
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Make no mistake. He [the cyclist] deserved to be charged for his actions, just as a driver who ran a red light and injured a pedestrian should be. If we expect motorists to be held responsible for their actions behind the wheel, we have to assume the same responsibility.
But in most cases, the driver would only face charges for running the light, or maybe distracted driving.
Instead, Martin was charged with a felony count of assault with a deadly weapon. And pleaded guilty on May 31st of this year, sentenced to three years felony probation and 30 days community service.
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https://la.streetsblog.org/2013/06/21/a-reckless-rider-pleads-guilty-to-assault-with-a-deadly-weapon-but-does-that-say-more-about-the-city-that-charged-him-than-the-cyclists-that-ride-there/
End “Share The Road”
Bike Delaware has asked the Delaware Department of Transportation to discontinue its use of the “Share The Road” sign. Here’s why.
If you have any comments of your own on the “Share The Road” sign, either positive or negative, please make them in the comments section below. After a week, Bike Delaware will collect any and all comments and forward them to DelDOT.
… As a marketing campaign, the phrase’s ambiguity also invites conflicting interpretations. …
https://www.bikede.org/2013/08/19/end-share-the-road/
And related: “SHARE THE ROAD” [STILL] Stinks…
From the Washcycle Is it time to retire “Share the Road”?
From NHTSA NHTSA says “Share The Road Sign” sends mixed messages
[B’ Spokes: I noticed on my return that Baltimore has put in a lot more “Bikes Share the Road” signs, as it it is cyclists and only cyclists have the responsibility to share the road. Our Director of Bicycle and Pedestrian Access thinks I’m just being silly as nowhere else are two signs always mounted together that are meant to be read together. To that I raise my glass and toast the sign that is meant to be read on it’s own “To Traffic in Circle.” ]
Howard County Police: Bike Registration System
Register your bike with Howard County Police Department. This is a free service for Howard County residents allowing you to manage your bike information and report if stolen. Upon registration, we will mail you an assigned serial number to identify your bike.
https://www.howardcountymd.gov/IframeTemplate.aspx?id=6442467040
ReBcycle: Cool stuff made from bike parts
Our Etsy shop is expanding with a variety of cool handmade products made from used bicycle parts (bike chains, tubes, spokes, gears/sprokets, etc), including keychains, magnets, earrings, napkin rings, ornaments. New items include bike cassette candle holders and crocheted bicycle tube bracelets. Come to our Etsy shop and check it all out.
Baltimore’s cheapest beers
B’ Spokes: A community interest link… Ha
KEEP MARYLAND SMART ON CLIMATE (by marginalizing bicycling???)
B’ Spokes: Really, no mention of increasing bicycling in the plan? Shame on you. Our bicycle modal share is below average. The amount of state roads that meet the BLOC goal in the Attainment Report has remained unchanged and below the goal for decades (and the goal was set too low to begin with.) TOD with our really high pedestrian fatality rate, like that’s going to work out well. Livable communities with no way to bike or walk out of them, another failure to see the big picture. Electric cars to the rescue? What’s the biggest contributor to greenhouse gases? Again another failure to see the big picture. – Sign the petition and request more attention on bicycling.
The petition to say "thank you": https://www.movingmdforward.net/action/keep-maryland-smart-climate-fb
The plan to address climate change: https://climatechange.maryland.gov/site/assets/files/1184/mde_ggrp_execsummary_2013.pdf
The 2013 "Attainment" Report: https://www.mdot.maryland.gov/News/1%20News%20Documents/Attainment_Report_2013_FINAL.pdf
Celestial Dreams
Simmering Fragrance Oil Buttons, Made by hand, Stronger than candles, reusable & Creates No Soot! Home & Car Sprays!
100% Concentrated! Use as a Spray Air Freshener or Simmer in Oil Burner.
Location: Patapsco Farmers Market, Northpoint Farmers Market & Joppa Farmers Market
Website: https://celestialdreams.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/oilbuttons?fref=ts
[B’ Spokes: The owner lost a friend to an errant driver while they were both cycling together. Please help support our own.]
Three Years Later, BP Oil Spill Still Inspires Woman To Ditch Car
By: Jonathan Wilson, WAMU
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"Push had come to shove, really," she says. "I just felt like it’s one of these products that you just can’t justify buying anymore. For me, I couldn’t."
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https://wamu.org/programs/metro_connection/13/07/12/three_years_later_bp_oil_spill_still_inspires_woman_to_ditch_car
How to bike in the city (tips for the bicycle curious) [video]
[B’ Spokes: I’ll note if you can bring a friend that bikes for your first few rides, other than that this is a good intro into cycling.]
Councilwoman promoting area trails, physical fitness with 335-mile bicycle ride
Nicole Wagoner says paths have huge economic impact
By Greg Larry, Cumberland Times-News
CUMBERLAND — City council member Nicole Wagoner will participate in a 335-mile bicycle journey from Washington to Pittsburgh to promote area trails and physical fitness.
In addition to her council post, Wagoner is the director of sales for Fairfield Inn and Suites and president of Mountain Maryland Trails, a nonprofit organization that helps raise awareness about the trails and works with the county to provide maintenance and improve amenities.
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Wagoner, 35, from Fort Ashby, W.Va., wants to take part in the journey for three reasons.
She wants to promote the trail and raise awareness about the economic impact it has on the area. Another reason is to show that anyone, at any fitness level, can enjoy the trail. The third reason is to raise money for Mountain Maryland Trails.
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https://times-news.com/local/x541284072/Councilwoman-promoting-area-trails-physical-fitness-with-335-mile-bicycle-ride