Clowns Liberate Bike Lanes
Last weekend on their way to celebrate the new physically separated bike lane on 9th ave, the Time's Up! Bicycle Clown Brigade set out to playfully educate car drivers who were illegally parked in bike lanes. Those who refused to move out of the bike lanes, received mock tickets for violating NYC traffic rule Section 4-08(e), which explicitly prohibits stopping, standing, or parking within a bike lane, and carries a fine of up to $115.
Driving in bike lanes is actually a serious issue. Check this out.
I used to hate clowns. Until now
what an awesome way to discuss our streets and how they are used
Way to go brothers...
Awesome video. The clowns are hilarious while still making a very important point. Makes me want to get involved in the next liberation!
great shooting and edit!! this is a serious problem!
awesome work. id love to see more vids like this on the site!
everyone seems to find clown fun,
but i always found them mysterious,
even scary,
maybe its because clowns killed my dad,
(and his use of the bike lane for his car)
Make these clowns a regular feature! We definitely can use some levity on this topic.
I just started riding again in the city and, after only two months, am already yelling at a regular basis at cars-- and other bike riders -- who ignore basic bike safety. Unfortunately, where I ride in Brooklyn, there mostly are no bike lanes. I've got a friend who rides down Eastern Parkway every morning. This is a 3-lane road in both directions. (or is that 6?) and cars get behind her and honk.
So bring in those clowns.
For photos of the Time's Up! Bicycle Clown Brigade on past rides go to:
http://flickr.com/photos/txup/sets/72157600080944912/
Elizabeth,...Loved the Street Film on the Clown Brigade! Let's see more. Kevin
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I know a guy here in Oakland who's a wannabe stuntman, he stages accidents and 'ghost rides' one of his 'beater bikes' into the back of cars that double park in bike lanes. Most of the time the dumb dunce driver is picking up dry cleaning or something, and they leave their vehicle unattended. Par for the course I guess. I like clowns better though.
Hey guys, love the website and the entire story...it reminded me that I was actually in Dallas visiting BT the weekend of your first date! And I received my package yesterday, Brooke! It's fabulous and sitting prominently displayed in our living room.
Love you both and we can't wait to celebrate. Geordie is excited that he gets to wear a Yamika!