Comments on: The Capital’s Colossal Contraflow Cycle Track http://www.streetfilms.org/the-capitols-colossal-contraflow-cycle-track/ Documenting Livable Streets Worldwide Thu, 20 Jun 2013 03:48:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Bruce Marcucci http://www.streetfilms.org/the-capitols-colossal-contraflow-cycle-track/comment-page-1/#comment-204043 Bruce Marcucci Tue, 24 Aug 2010 17:57:17 +0000 http://www.streetfilms.org/?p=28801#comment-204043 One way streets are like speedways for autos. First create a 2 way street and then add bike lanes moving in the same or contra direction. Add a planted center divider maybe 2 feet wide and it will add to the traffic calming. Will it be less efficient for autos?Maybe, but so what. One way streets are like speedways for autos. First create a 2 way street and then add bike lanes moving in the same or contra direction. Add a planted center divider maybe 2 feet wide and it will add to the traffic calming. Will it be less efficient for autos?Maybe, but so what.

]]> By: Krity Dactyl http://www.streetfilms.org/the-capitols-colossal-contraflow-cycle-track/comment-page-1/#comment-202757 Krity Dactyl Wed, 11 Aug 2010 17:10:42 +0000 http://www.streetfilms.org/?p=28801#comment-202757 Contraflow works great for bicyclists in Madison, WI on University Avenue.  Contraflow cyclists have their own signalization at each intersection. Contraflow works great for bicyclists in Madison, WI on University Avenue.  Contraflow cyclists have their own signalization at each intersection.

]]> By: Greg Hinchliffe http://www.streetfilms.org/the-capitols-colossal-contraflow-cycle-track/comment-page-1/#comment-169581 Greg Hinchliffe Thu, 27 May 2010 19:41:50 +0000 http://www.streetfilms.org/?p=28801#comment-169581 In Amsterdam, contraflow is quite common, ranging from barrier-protected lanes on major roads, to just posting "except bicycles" on the one-way signs on smaller streets, without any barriers or stripes. Seems to work very well, but, hey, it's Amsterdam. In Amsterdam, contraflow is quite common, ranging from barrier-protected lanes on major roads, to just posting "except bicycles" on the one-way signs on smaller streets, without any barriers or stripes. Seems to work very well, but, hey, it's Amsterdam.

]]> By: Dylan P http://www.streetfilms.org/the-capitols-colossal-contraflow-cycle-track/comment-page-1/#comment-137621 Dylan P Wed, 14 Apr 2010 21:34:33 +0000 http://www.streetfilms.org/?p=28801#comment-137621 Yes, it's a nice facility for North America. Too bad so few people seem to be using it. I'm sure that will pick up with time though. A few better shots here: http://www.flickr.com/search/?z=e&w=all&q=washington+cycletrack&m=text Yes, it's a nice facility for North America. Too bad so few people seem to be using it. I'm sure that will pick up with time though.

A few better shots here:
http://www.flickr.com/search/?z=e&w=all&q=washington+cycletrack&m=text

]]> By: vhamer http://www.streetfilms.org/the-capitols-colossal-contraflow-cycle-track/comment-page-1/#comment-123331 vhamer Fri, 26 Mar 2010 15:18:31 +0000 http://www.streetfilms.org/?p=28801#comment-123331 I would love to see contraflow on DeKalb Ave in Brooklyn. It's a big one-way street, but folks are biking against traffic anyway, due to the surrounding traffic patterns. I would love to see contraflow on DeKalb Ave in Brooklyn. It's a big one-way street, but folks are biking against traffic anyway, due to the surrounding traffic patterns.

]]> By: What up Buttercup? http://www.streetfilms.org/the-capitols-colossal-contraflow-cycle-track/comment-page-1/#comment-122781 What up Buttercup? Fri, 26 Mar 2010 03:36:08 +0000 http://www.streetfilms.org/?p=28801#comment-122781 To those anti-contra flow....what's the big freaking deal? I mean really??? This section of D.C. it makes sense to accomdate cyclists so they can have an easier time of it. Frankly, I find the objections silly and foolish. I mean what is the alternative - take away the lane and go back to giving the cars four lanes? No. No way. This is good and contra-flow makes sense as long as it is protected and separate. To those anti-contra flow....what's the big freaking deal? I mean really??? This section of D.C. it makes sense to accomdate cyclists so they can have an easier time of it. Frankly, I find the objections silly and foolish. I mean what is the alternative - take away the lane and go back to giving the cars four lanes? No. No way. This is good and contra-flow makes sense as long as it is protected and separate.

]]> By: Todd Edelman http://www.streetfilms.org/the-capitols-colossal-contraflow-cycle-track/comment-page-1/#comment-121651 Todd Edelman Wed, 24 Mar 2010 23:01:56 +0000 http://www.streetfilms.org/?p=28801#comment-121651 What is sort of funny not really is that two-way linear travel is the very least which streets should deliver. So at least this happens for bikes - David and Geof this means you can have more time at home to make love! - but as one of the engineers said automobile throughput is not affected which means driving is not disincentivized -- though another engineer says traffic is calmed... But, in sum, much much better than noth. What is sort of funny not really is that two-way linear travel is the very least which streets should deliver. So at least this happens for bikes - David and Geof this means you can have more time at home to make love! - but as one of the engineers said automobile throughput is not affected which means driving is not disincentivized -- though another engineer says traffic is calmed... But, in sum, much much better than noth.

]]> By: Geof http://www.streetfilms.org/the-capitols-colossal-contraflow-cycle-track/comment-page-1/#comment-121581 Geof Wed, 24 Mar 2010 19:25:36 +0000 http://www.streetfilms.org/?p=28801#comment-121581 Personally, I think counter-flow cycle tracks are insane. But YMMV. Personally, I think counter-flow cycle tracks are insane. But YMMV.

]]> By: David http://www.streetfilms.org/the-capitols-colossal-contraflow-cycle-track/comment-page-1/#comment-121481 David Wed, 24 Mar 2010 16:12:27 +0000 http://www.streetfilms.org/?p=28801#comment-121481 I don't like the bidirectional cycle tracks because they are in conflict with normal traffic flow.  Rules of the road should be consistent to insure maximum safety.  I don't like the bidirectional cycle tracks because they are in conflict with normal traffic flow.  Rules of the road should be consistent to insure maximum safety. 

]]> By: Eric http://www.streetfilms.org/the-capitols-colossal-contraflow-cycle-track/comment-page-1/#comment-121471 Eric Wed, 24 Mar 2010 15:59:25 +0000 http://www.streetfilms.org/?p=28801#comment-121471 Great piece! Thanks Streetfilms. You should come on down for the ribbon cutting on the Penn Ave bike lanes when that happens. America's Main Street is soon to be bike-friendly. BTW The title should read "Capital" not "Capitol". "Capitol" refers to the building. Great piece! Thanks Streetfilms. You should come on down for the ribbon cutting on the Penn Ave bike lanes when that happens. America's Main Street is soon to be bike-friendly.

BTW The title should read "Capital" not "Capitol". "Capitol" refers to the building.

]]> By: Chris Boyle http://www.streetfilms.org/the-capitols-colossal-contraflow-cycle-track/comment-page-1/#comment-121421 Chris Boyle Wed, 24 Mar 2010 14:35:29 +0000 http://www.streetfilms.org/?p=28801#comment-121421 When you refer to D.C. as the city and seat of government it's "Capital" with an "a". "Capitol" with an "o" is the building. Just an FYI. When you refer to D.C. as the city and seat of government it's "Capital" with an "a". "Capitol" with an "o" is the building. Just an FYI.

]]> By: John C http://www.streetfilms.org/the-capitols-colossal-contraflow-cycle-track/comment-page-1/#comment-121081 John C Wed, 24 Mar 2010 04:28:44 +0000 http://www.streetfilms.org/?p=28801#comment-121081 We need this in San Francisco yesterday. I'm looking at you, Fell st. We need this in San Francisco yesterday. I'm looking at you, Fell st.

]]> By: Clarence Eckerson, Jr. http://www.streetfilms.org/the-capitols-colossal-contraflow-cycle-track/comment-page-1/#comment-120911 Clarence Eckerson, Jr. Tue, 23 Mar 2010 22:56:28 +0000 http://www.streetfilms.org/?p=28801#comment-120911 Archie, I love that clarification. I busted out laughing. Just make sure Mayor McGinn sees this video. Archie,

I love that clarification. I busted out laughing. Just make sure Mayor McGinn sees this video.

]]> By: archie http://www.streetfilms.org/the-capitols-colossal-contraflow-cycle-track/comment-page-1/#comment-120791 archie Tue, 23 Mar 2010 19:47:34 +0000 http://www.streetfilms.org/?p=28801#comment-120791 "I'm already seeing this" ...I meant in my mind, it's not actually implemented (yet) :) "I'm already seeing this" ...I meant in my mind, it's not actually implemented (yet) :)

]]> By: archie http://www.streetfilms.org/the-capitols-colossal-contraflow-cycle-track/comment-page-1/#comment-120781 archie Tue, 23 Mar 2010 19:46:44 +0000 http://www.streetfilms.org/?p=28801#comment-120781 I'm already seeing this working great where I ride in downtown Seattle, along 2nd Avenue and 4th Avenue, where the bike lanes are already on the left side of the road. One question though: where any changes made to the signal timing, which was probably optimized for the direction of car travel? I'm already seeing this working great where I ride in downtown Seattle, along 2nd Avenue and 4th Avenue, where the bike lanes are already on the left side of the road. One question though: where any changes made to the signal timing, which was probably optimized for the direction of car travel?

]]> By: Andy B from Jersey http://www.streetfilms.org/the-capitols-colossal-contraflow-cycle-track/comment-page-1/#comment-120721 Andy B from Jersey Tue, 23 Mar 2010 19:04:53 +0000 http://www.streetfilms.org/?p=28801#comment-120721 Planner Man, Because bidirrectional cycletracks violate traffic norms by placing one direction of bicycle travel on the left side of the road. Streets with contraflow bicycle lanes are often classified as two way streets where motorized traffic is only allowed to move in one direction. Planner Man,

Because bidirrectional cycletracks violate traffic norms by placing one direction of bicycle travel on the left side of the road.

Streets with contraflow bicycle lanes are often classified as two way streets where motorized traffic is only allowed to move in one direction.

]]> By: Planner Man http://www.streetfilms.org/the-capitols-colossal-contraflow-cycle-track/comment-page-1/#comment-120711 Planner Man Tue, 23 Mar 2010 18:41:57 +0000 http://www.streetfilms.org/?p=28801#comment-120711 Why not allow bidirectional travel in that parking protected bike lane. Should slow down cyclists, thus reducing complaints from peds. Why not allow bidirectional travel in that parking protected bike lane. Should slow down cyclists, thus reducing complaints from peds.

]]> By: Brent http://www.streetfilms.org/the-capitols-colossal-contraflow-cycle-track/comment-page-1/#comment-120681 Brent Tue, 23 Mar 2010 18:11:21 +0000 http://www.streetfilms.org/?p=28801#comment-120681 I wonder whether the contraflow lane gets a lot of bike salmoning. I wonder whether the contraflow lane gets a lot of bike salmoning.

]]> By: Phil http://www.streetfilms.org/the-capitols-colossal-contraflow-cycle-track/comment-page-1/#comment-120661 Phil Tue, 23 Mar 2010 17:48:59 +0000 http://www.streetfilms.org/?p=28801#comment-120661 This seems to be the way people use bike lanes in brooklyn. This seems to be the way people use bike lanes in brooklyn.

]]> By: Glenn http://www.streetfilms.org/the-capitols-colossal-contraflow-cycle-track/comment-page-1/#comment-120641 Glenn Tue, 23 Mar 2010 17:44:32 +0000 http://www.streetfilms.org/?p=28801#comment-120641 Totally agree about the "(Cyclists) may use full lane" - If they do that, the Sharrows become more powerful Totally agree about the "(Cyclists) may use full lane" - If they do that, the Sharrows become more powerful

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