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I was riding down Congress where it dead ends into MLK and a building. I understand there used to be a bike lane that connected but it was dropped and now there is a barrier.
No, I was not fined. But the threat of the fine and the fact it is not a $25 fine..but a over $100 fine is the problem.
This morning I took the "legal" path as was pointed out to me. I turned right onto MLK going east to connect with a left turn to Brazos to get to Speedway.
I had a car coming east on MLK at 5:45 am about 40 mph behind me. I had a garbage truck coming west on MLK about 35 mph. So, what would you do in this situation when trying to make a left turn onto Brazos?
Howdy Gang,
Well, this is to me simply: FOLLOW THE MONEY! We are on bicycles for gawd sakes. This morning I and another older gentleman were stopped at 6:20 am for riding on the sidewalk that connects the capital at MLK to Speedway. Fortunately, we were givin a "warning" and only a "stern talking to" by the bicycle UT patrolman...who was twenty something. So here we are two over 50 types with lights, helmets and obviously commuting to work getting lectures about the "dangers" of riding on the sidewalks.....at 6 in the morning?
Nope, this is all about generating money. A $25 dollar fine. Reasonable. Over $100? Come on?! For what?!
So now I get to wiggle around down Jester, try not to get run over by the wayward car..or walk my bike 100yards down the sidewalk.
Rediculous!
Deekaying..from Aweston, TX...its AWEFUL!
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