[B’ Spokes: I love the idea of extra measures to get drivers to stop and yield to trail traffic (like they are legally obligated to do.) I would love it if Maryland also took up the attitude of "Let’s observe the actual behavior." instead of through some sort of hocus-pocus under the guise of engineering (that time and time again it has been shown that a lot of so called cause and effect "facts" are just plain wrong or at least more complicated then generally assumed.) ]
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WTOP
WASHINGTON – The zigzag white lines on Belmont Ridge Road in Ashburn are supposed to warn drivers of the popular W&OD bike crossing.
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However, Dittberner also says drivers are slowing down and yielding more. A VDOT study, conducted by the department’s research arm, affirms his statement.
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https://www.wtop.com/159/2977309/Debate-on-experimental-safety-measures-on-Va-road
(This link also has a picture of the treatment.)
Biking in Baltimore