Next Chapter of Bike Rack Story

I learned the stated reason the Bike Rack had been moved. A bike rider had sent an email describing how he was afraid of being hit by a car while ascending the ramp that leads into the parking garage.

It is hard for me to imagine any cyclist would navigate the 35+ MPH streets surrounding this building and then find fault with the rack location because they were afraid of getting hit by a car going 10-15 MPH.

This cyclist hasn't been using the rack's new location. No one is using it.

This situation is an educational opportunity. There are a number of things that can be brought out:

• What makes a good location for parking a bike.
  
• How to appraise the safety risks and any liabilities that may ensue.
  
• What can be done to encourage leaving cars in the driveway and taking a bike into the office.
  

I had mentioned the newspaper writer I've worked with before. We'll have to see how to shape this.

Commute Summary

Round Trip Distance: 17.6
Number of Cyclists seen: 18
In-bound Route: Lullwater/PATH trail
Out-bound Route: Emory via Clifton
Weather: Still cool in the morning (low 40s) but sunny and warm by afternoon. Glad to see some sun.