tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872160824662825730.post9079443590203838053..comments2023-11-18T05:53:33.986-06:00Comments on ChipSeal: ChipSealhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07095195723481694050noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872160824662825730.post-18171724456470921672010-01-09T15:49:57.547-06:002010-01-09T15:49:57.547-06:00Many cyclists in Austin *are* offended by the idea...Many cyclists in Austin *are* offended by the idea and some are working on the issue -- in particlar, the ACA and LOBV have been talking to the City of Manor about the issue. <br /><br />I'm not aware of any actual civil disobedience (but legal!) along the lines of what you're referring to, but it could come.Doug McLarenhttp://cycling.frenzied.us/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872160824662825730.post-11049846987278943812010-01-08T12:51:41.292-06:002010-01-08T12:51:41.292-06:00On what basis did Manor ban bicycles? I don't...On what basis did Manor ban bicycles? I don't think a local authority can ban bicycles except on interstates or controlled access highways within their jurisdiction.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872160824662825730.post-50272045977784561332010-01-08T11:40:12.810-06:002010-01-08T11:40:12.810-06:00You raise an excellent point and I hope that cycli...You raise an excellent point and I hope that cyclists across Texas realize that injustice to cyclists (anywhere in the state) is injustice to cyclists eveywhere in Texas.<br /><br />As a new Austin Cyclist, former government transportation planner, and outspoken cycling advocate I will not take this non-sense lying down. The actions of Manor are not legal...specifically, you cannot prohibit cyclists (traffic) anymore than you could prevent any other traffic (compact cars or jacked-up pick/ups) that do not create a significant threat to the health and safety of the community. <br /><br />This "ban" is temporary until there is firm organization to challenge it. It is the repsonsibility of cyclists, especially those local to the area, to form this formal oposition and make sure that communities understand that this type of prejudice behavior is totally unacceptable.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872160824662825730.post-85059877058131888872010-01-07T22:38:04.240-06:002010-01-07T22:38:04.240-06:00You go get that one dismissed, hear?You go get that one dismissed, hear?Steve Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13650405341304401203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872160824662825730.post-74827476711885335102010-01-07T22:37:00.845-06:002010-01-07T22:37:00.845-06:00You can't police the world. If cyclists in Aus...You can't police the world. If cyclists in Austin are happy in the "cyclist pit of doom," you or I cannot save them. If you wish advocacy, we both know of many cases close to home, starting with an improper Ennis County citation.Steve Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13650405341304401203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872160824662825730.post-6038387022214908722010-01-07T16:48:14.334-06:002010-01-07T16:48:14.334-06:00To use an airline analogy, the only way to make su...To use an airline analogy, the only way to make sure there are no crashes in Manor is to completely ban ALL traffic, not just bicyclists. I'd suggest digging 6-foot deep ditches across all area roadways as they enter the community. This is a temporary measure, however, and eventually the town should be surrounded by a cinder block wall with controlled entry points for pedestrians. It's the only way to completely ensure public safety.Ed Whttp://www.cycledog.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.com