Regional Biking
http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2010-08-26/regional-biking
The region’s roads are making more room for commuters on two wheels this fall. More than 1,000 rental bikes will be launched under the Capital Bikeshare program next month. New signals for cyclists are sprouting up on streets and bike paths, and cities are carving out new trails from Arlington to Montgomery County. Kojo joins the region’s cycling chiefs to discuss the developments and how they’ll impact commuters on four wheels.
Guests
David Goodman
Bicycle & Pedestrian Programs Manager, Arlington County
Jim Sebastian
Bicycle Coordinator, DC Department of Transportation
Gail Tait-Nouri
Montgomery County Bike Coordinator
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Is biking on the the sidewalk allowed in downtown DC? I walk from Farragut Square to Judiciary Square and have nearly been hit several times recently.
Does anyone know if walking is allowed on the W&O Trail..... My young daughter and I like to walk on it and although it does not happen often bikers don't seem too happy with our walks. Thanks!
It's illegal in the central business district, which is where you walk. Most of the rest of DC its ok though. See here - http://greatergreaterwashington.org/post.cgi?id=885
I would prefer them on the road, and that is where I ride, but I can't blame some people for wanting to be a risk to walkers rather than being at risk from drivers. Really what we need is more bike lanes, once 1000 rental bikes are on the streets and sidewalks that will become clear quickly I hope.
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It's completely legal, and in fact there is a speed limit that the bikers probably are not following.
I sometimes take the WO&D to work, and am bummed sometimes when I need to slow down for walkers, but I keep it to myself. IMHO, bikers that share their frustration give biking a bad name.