Month: July 2012

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Postcard from Crested Butte: Bicycles as form and function

By David T. Whitaker, AICP, Smart Growth Maryland
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Another interesting observation about Crested Butte is that most bicycle traffic does not occur on trails or even on sidewalks in the town. Adults and children alike ride their bicycles down the middle of streets in Crested Butte. Although some trails exist in and around the town, bicyclists of all ages in Crested Butte ride primarily on town streets. This public acceptance of bicycle travel is a continuation of a town tradition where bicycles are considered functional transportation.
This was not entirely by happenstance. This was the result of policy decisions made by town elected leaders, planners and park and recreation staff. Enhanced bicycle activity in the town supports Crested Butte’s reputation as one of the original locations in the development of the mountain bike. It says to visitors: “If you come to Crested Butte, bring your bike.” Therein lays a story unique to this Colorado community. Town officials in Crested Butte value human travel higher than they do motor vehicular travel.
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https://smartgrowthmd.wordpress.com/2012/06/28/postcard-from-crested-butte-bicycles-as-form-and-function/
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B’ Spokes: I’ll note I miss our rides with the Mayor, I believe it is the political connections that can make biking mainstream.

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Be on the look out for a Nissan light silver or gray with front end damage

Cyclist Struck Near Furnace Avenue in Hit-and-Run

An investigation indicated that Shenefiel was struck by a Nissan (possibly a Sentra) built before 1993. The color of the parts recovered at the scene are light silver or gray, possibly with pearl in the paint, police said.

The car could have damage to the front bumper on the passenger side, and may have damage to the right front headlight and marker light. The car is also missing part of the housing to the mirror assembly on the right side.

Citizens are asked to contact 911 or the Anne Arundel County Police Traffic Safety Section at 410-222-8573 with any information.

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Maryland has a hard time spending federal money on bike/ped issues

Excerpt from The WashCycle (Just MD stats.)

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And the rest of the rankings aren’t very good for Maryland and Viriginia either

  • Transportation Enhancement  – Maryland #47
  • Surface Transportation Program –   – Maryland #45 (tied at 0.0%)
  • CMAQ – Maryland #32
  • HSIP – Maryland #16 (tied at 0.0%)

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And to add some new content, once again Maryland UNDER spent its Transportation Enhancement money.

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