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It was a left cross from the turn lane(westbound) on BSprings to Dawson. Cyclist was heading East.
It's a little confusing. I had to read it twice. But once they figure out she turned left in fron of him they give her a ticket.
Still not handling it best before then. They don't know how to handle it, distressing that they automatically side with the car and treat the bike like it doesnt belong.
Have to read further down when they figure it out.
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...................-I figured that the bicyclist had to yield to the cars but I guess this is Austin.
(pause)
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Corporal: Right? Bicyclist got their own (gig?) man, they got their own…(unintelligible)
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Officer 1: Maybe they should put like stop signs at every intersection for bicycles or something, you know? Because that’s-you know-you’re in a car, you’re not paying attention to the bicyclists. You’re gonna turn, exactly.
Officer 2: It’s a lot to ask, I think.
Officer 1: Well absolutely. So not only are you looking at traffic-oncoming traffic and everything, now you gotta look for bicyclist’s too?
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Car Driver: I really didn’t see him until he was like, cracking into my window.
Officer 1: Were you making a left turn?
Car Driver: Yeah.
Officer 1: Wait—so you were on this road (Dawson) and you were making a left turn?
Car Driver: No, I was coming Barton Springs and making a left on Dawson.
Officer 1: Turning right onto Dawson?
Car Driver: Left.
Officer 1: Oh, ok, you were coming this way.
Car Driver: I was coming from that direction…
Officer 1: Ok. So you weren’t coming this way.
Car Driver: No.
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Car Driver: (begins crying)
Officer 1: Ma’am? I understand. And this is-this is an issue that we’re having here in Austin because these bicyclists are so hard to see. When you’re on the road you’re so used to paying attention to traffic not bicyclists, I understand.
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Officer 1: Ok. Allright, gimme a second. (To Officer 2): Uhhh…which way was she coming?
Officer 2: She was coming from over there.
Officer 1: She told me she was coming the other way.
Officer 2: Oohh.
Officer 1: Because that changes everything. She said she was making a left, she was going towards MOPAC, she was making a left turn onto Dawson.
Officer 2: That’s a citation.
Officer 1: That’s a citation, yeah exactly. Yeah-I have no idea. Do you have her license?
Join the Ghisallo Foundation in partnership with Cycle Academy and HOPE Farmers’ Market.
We will be performing bike safety checks, helmet checks and basic maintenance to insure kids’ bikes are safe and ready to roll.
There will be a cooler of water available for participants and lots of food and drink options available within the Farmers’ Market.
Please bring your own bike, a helmet and maybe a water bottle.
Anyone interested in volunteering please contact Noni Jarnagin:: 512-470-9367
Date:
Sunday 10/12/14
Time:
Station opens at 10:45
Location:
HOPE Farmers Market
412 Comal St
Austin, TX 78702
Join The Ghisallo Foundation at HOPE Farmers' Market for the East Side County Fair.
We will have a small bike rodeo setup, a quick bike check and helmet clinic.
We will have some bikes and helmets on hand for those that don't have these with them.
Bring the kids, bikes and helmets to the market and have a fun time.
10:45am-2:30pm
Also, this repeats EVERY 1st SUNDAY of the month
Sorry.
The date is THIS SUNDAY, 9/7.
Thanks for catching that Doug!!
SUNDAY: 9/7
Join the Ghisallo Foundation in partnership with Cycle Academy and Mueller Farmers’ Market in this family-friendly event. The ride will run along the Mueller Hike and Bike Trail and feature shorter and longer routes for varying age levels; instructors and volunteers will assist along the ride. Parents and adults are more than welcome, and are encouraged, to ride along with the group.
We will be performing bike safety checks and basic maintenance to insure kids’ bikes are safe and ready to roll.
There will be a cooler of water available for participants and lots of food and drink options available within the Farmers’ Market.
Please bring your own bike, a helmet and maybe a water bottle.
Time: Station opens at 9:45am, ride starts at 10:15am
Location: East Side of Browning Hangar at the Mueller Farmers’ Market
Hope to see y'all there!!
Join the Ghisallo Foundation in partnership with Cycle Academy, Youth Bike, East Side Pedal Pushers and Mueller Farmers’ Market for Austin’s participation in the National Youth Bike Ride Week. The ride will run along the Mueller Hike and Bike Trail and feature shorter and longer routes for varying age levels; instructors and volunteers will assist along the ride. Parents and adults are more than welcome, and are encouraged, to ride along with the group.
We will be performing bike safety checks and basic maintenance to insure kids’ bikes are safe and ready to roll.
There will be a cooler of water available for participants and lots of food and drink options available within the Farmers’ Market.
Please bring your own bike, a helmet and maybe a water bottle.
Date: Sunday 8/10/2014
Time: Station opens at 9:45am, ride starts at 10:15am
Location: East Side of Browning Hangar at the Mueller Farmers’ Market
Poster Link Below:
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If you would like to volunteer as a ride leader or just to help out in general,
Please email: info@ghisallo.com
Thank you. We are young and so what small. But, we have been doing some great things and are growing as fast as we can.
:-)
tasavage, thanks so much for posting this!
Everyone else, please welcome tasavage, who has graciously volunteered to post Bike Austin events here. That's greatly appreciated.
This forum now has representation from all main fronts, I think:
* City of Austin: NadiaB
* Bike Austin: tasavage
* Yellow Bike Project: bizikletari
* Bike Texas: lluciano
Forgot The Ghisallo Foundation..
I can post our events and news if y'all wish.
Would be great to get a link to our Facebook and/or our Webpage in the sidebar:
FB - https://www.facebook.com/GhisalloFoundation/info
Web - http://www.ghisallo.org/
Thanks!!
Noni
Tsunami Cycles on South Congress has used and consignment bikes for sale. Buy one or sell one..
"Yeah, it might have been nice had I heard from anyone in Bike Austin before they chose that name. But no, I didn't. Then again, I'm not sure it would have helped anyway: They wanted the name Bike Austin, and I would have been loathe to change the Bicycle Austin name I've used for many years."
In that case, I totally understand your anger and dislike. I always thought it was strange, knowing the history of this site, and was told that there was a discussion. But things aren't always as they are presented.. But, youre right, wouldn't have mattered.
:-/
Keep up the good work anyway. Love this site myself.
Not really on topic, but sorta is..
You've mentioned many times the rub you have with the 'Bike Austin' name. Did Tom Wald not discuss the name change and the similarity before the official roll-out? Was there a discussion of your input or feelings or use of the name?
Just wondering.
“Ever bike? Now that's something that makes life worth living!" —Jack London
I apologize that some have previously been posted. Still some of my favorites.
Shut up legs. ~ Jens Voigt
As long as I breathe, I attack. ~ Bernard Hinault
If you brake, you don't win. ~ Mario Cipollini
Don’t buy upgrades, ride up grades. – Eddy Mercx
It doesn’t get any easier, you just get faster. – Greg Lemond
The one I close all my emails with(definitely posted here):
Life is like riding a bicycle. In order to keep you balance, you must keep moving. ~ Albert Einstein
Preferably ps-10 but would be good with 9. Lightly used and under $100? Others would also be considered but preer Park.
Thanks
I have been organizing these rides with the city. I will be leading the 830am rides to the track on Sat & Sun. If we want to do a ride at 830am on Friday, I could certainly be there for that as well. As far as returns, I am planning on the rides leaving no sooner than 1 hour after the last event of the day and no later than 7pm(hopefully earlier). You can contact me with questions if you wish: noni /at/ bikeaustin.org
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