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Yesterday, 08:22 PM

lordofthemark replied to a thread The First Autumn of Scooters in General Discussion

A. I thought ebikes had their white lamps in front and red behind, like everone else - am I missing something. B. A right in front of a crowd of...

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Yesterday, 08:14 PM

lordofthemark replied to a thread VDOT "improvements" to Duke Street bridge over I395 in General Discussion

As I said The ideal access into the redeveloped Landmark from the west would be a pedestrian bridge, perhaps from Quantrell. However I expect A....

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Yesterday, 04:19 PM

lordofthemark started a thread VDOT "improvements" to Duke Street bridge over I395 in General Discussion

VDOT is planning on rebuilding the bridge over I395 at Duke Street, in Alexandria There will be an outreach meeting is from 7PM to 8:30 on this...

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Yesterday, 04:15 PM

lordofthemark replied to a thread September 2018 - Road and Trail conditions in Road and Trail Conditions

Well at least this gives me an excuse to put off buying panniers and stick to my old back pack a bit longer. But this is kind of depressing.

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Yesterday, 08:59 AM

lordofthemark replied to a thread Fairfax County Bike Lanes in General Discussion

Gallows lanes are a good example of a place where the geography should mean more biking (W&OD to Tysons) and the lanes/street are bad (narrow bike...

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09-15-2018, 01:27 PM

lordofthemark replied to a thread September 2018 - Road and Trail conditions in Road and Trail Conditions

I'm new to Twitter, but this is what they call "evergreen" right?

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09-15-2018, 01:25 PM

lordofthemark replied to a thread September 2018 - Road and Trail conditions in Road and Trail Conditions

I am privileged not to need a wheelchair or a cargo bike (well the latter I suppose is less privilege than the natural passage of time, and the...

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09-14-2018, 08:10 AM

lordofthemark replied to a thread Bicycle Fun Club: Asian Food Ride on September 23 in Events

Are you counting the one over the Harris Teeter? You have to pay for that one (if you are there for longer than an hour?) I think even on a Sunday. ...

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09-13-2018, 08:30 PM

lordofthemark replied to a thread Fairfax County Bike Lanes in General Discussion

1. my strong impression, after four plus years of this advocacy thing, is that local DOTs have limited numbers of personnel working on...

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09-13-2018, 03:30 PM

lordofthemark replied to a thread Fairfax County Bike Lanes in General Discussion

LOTM: 1) I can get the info as to what lanes are most important, I think, and pretty quickly. And I'm happy to help if I can with the BAFS side...

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09-13-2018, 01:10 PM

lordofthemark replied to a thread Fairfax County Bike Lanes in General Discussion

This is no different from any other suburban jurisdiction in the region. The fact is that local DOTs always go for the lowest hanging (not the most...

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09-13-2018, 12:14 PM

lordofthemark replied to a thread Fairfax County Bike Lanes in General Discussion

http://bikearlingtonforum.com/showthread.php?12124-In-the-beginning-was-the-deed! 1. Not sure if this will be possible, given the changes with...

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09-13-2018, 08:29 AM

lordofthemark replied to a thread My Morning Commute in Commuters

Between newbies/casuals afraid to ride near cars, and pathletes who ride faster than would be safe in a PBL (and who wants to stop at a red when you...

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09-12-2018, 12:18 PM

lordofthemark replied to a thread My Morning Commute in Commuters

Ah, I shouldn't beat dead horses either, but do want to clarify my position a bit. 1. I always look when changing lanes on roads. 2. Even...

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09-12-2018, 09:23 AM

lordofthemark replied to a thread My Morning Commute in Commuters

Kind of. After an RH sermon on civility (more or less) I am trying not to come off as bitchy, but as learning. There are as many people have noted...

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09-07-2018, 11:09 AM

lordofthemark replied to a thread Found Connection in General Discussion

To the SWBID employees driving the golf cart on the Maine Avenue "PBL" this morning. Thank you for signalling your right turn the way a cyclist would.

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09-07-2018, 11:05 AM

lordofthemark replied to a thread My Morning Commute in Commuters

I guess it was more "Oy, even just signalling a left at like the most requent spot to make left turns on the whole trail, I have to look behind to...

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09-06-2018, 03:44 PM

lordofthemark replied to a thread Four Mile Run (FMR) trail debris under W Glebe Road in Road and Trail Conditions

540 40' or Fight

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09-05-2018, 03:26 PM

lordofthemark replied to a thread My Morning Commute in Commuters

To summarize A. I probably should get used to looking behind on the trails when passing, even if I shouldn't have to. B. Some of y'all have...

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09-05-2018, 03:24 PM

lordofthemark replied to a thread My Morning Commute in Commuters

If someone is going slowly in a bike lane, and it is possible to get around them safely by taking the lane, I will do it. I have a 10 mile commute...

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09-05-2018, 09:12 AM

lordofthemark replied to a thread My Morning Commute in Commuters

Another reason to call your passes. This morning, I was making my usual turn from the NB MVT onto the 14th Street bridge. As I usually do, I...

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09-04-2018, 02:54 PM

lordofthemark replied to a thread Let's talk about e scooters in General Discussion

https://sf.streetsblog.org/2018/08/28/are-e-scooters-the-key-to-getting-safe-bike-lanes/

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09-04-2018, 11:11 AM

lordofthemark replied to a thread My Morning Commute in Commuters

I was blessed by my creator with a loud voice that carries well, so I tend to take this opportunity to put it to good use - a call can enable me to...

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09-04-2018, 11:03 AM

lordofthemark replied to a thread The uselessness of sharrows in General Discussion

There are sharrows on Valley in the parking lane, that I see pretty frequently and that my wife and I soemtimes park on or just in front of or...

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09-04-2018, 11:01 AM

lordofthemark replied to a thread The uselessness of sharrows in General Discussion

Yup, and I think this adds to the point that WABA classes, and/or modeling by "good" experienced riders, is a better way to teachg the transition...

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09-03-2018, 09:01 PM

lordofthemark replied to a thread The uselessness of sharrows in General Discussion

And here is the lane. 2602 King St https://goo.gl/maps/4TvvM5j18Ut The center of the lane is the proper place to ride, IMO. 2520 VA-7 ...

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09-03-2018, 08:56 PM

lordofthemark replied to a thread The uselessness of sharrows in General Discussion

Here is the transition 2705 VA-7 https://goo.gl/maps/tEm27gxk8s62

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09-03-2018, 08:36 PM

lordofthemark replied to a thread The uselessness of sharrows in General Discussion

Depends on the lane width. On King Street lanes are narrow for traffic calming. These are not places where you want to be passed in lane. If you...

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09-03-2018, 05:54 PM

lordofthemark replied to a thread The uselessness of sharrows in General Discussion

Er, yes.

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09-03-2018, 05:53 PM

lordofthemark replied to a thread The uselessness of sharrows in General Discussion

As noted, the sharrows in theory have multiple uses. To remind drivers to expect cyclists, to remind cyclists of their right to ride (like a bikes...

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