[BikeLongmont] Re: Support HB1218

[Richard Masoner]

Dear Mr. Pommer,

I thank you for your support of HB1218.

CRS § 42-4-8023 already addresses the issue of crosswalk users darting
into traffic. The pedestrian must stop if the way isn't clear.
Imposing an additional requirement on pedalcyclists that they must
stop at every intersection -- regardless of the level of traffic --
is, in my opinion, not reasonable.

Regarding crosswalk crossing, I like Boulder's rule which requires
crossing at a walking pace. I believe the proposed bill should be
modified so that pedalcyclists must approach crosswalks at a walking
speed. I believe this would address your concern about the danger from
cross traffic.

Thank you, once again, for your efforts in making Colorado a great
place to live.

Sincerely,

Richard Masoner
Longmont, Colorado USA
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On Mon, 14 Feb 2005 10:12:19 -0700, David Oliver <David.Oliver at amd.com> wrote:
> Hi Jack,
>  Thanks for your response and your support.  I agree that stopping
> before pedaling a crosswalk
> would be reasonable.  The high speed cyclist should be on the street
> anyway, not the sidewalk.
> I will copy our longmont bicycle advocacy group email list.  Many of
> them live in your district as
> well and would be interested to hear your position.