Comments on: The Vision of the Backbone Bikeway Network http://illuminatela.com/the-vision-of-the-backbone-bikeway-network/ Culture, Community, and the Ride that takes you there. Wed, 27 Apr 2011 19:55:14 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: BWG V – what you may have missed… - jeremygrant.com http://illuminatela.com/the-vision-of-the-backbone-bikeway-network/comment-page-1/#comment-16593 BWG V – what you may have missed… - jeremygrant.com Thu, 18 Mar 2010 05:47:55 +0000 http://illuminatela.com/?p=747#comment-16593 [...] finished up by having a group discussion about the vision of the Backbone Bikeway Network and the next steps that will be taken to put this plan in place. The word is definitely out on the [...] [...] finished up by having a group discussion about the vision of the Backbone Bikeway Network and the next steps that will be taken to put this plan in place. The word is definitely out on the [...]

]]> By: BWG V – what you may have missed… | Bikeside LA http://illuminatela.com/the-vision-of-the-backbone-bikeway-network/comment-page-1/#comment-16584 BWG V – what you may have missed… | Bikeside LA Thu, 18 Mar 2010 02:16:25 +0000 http://illuminatela.com/?p=747#comment-16584 [...] finished up by having a group discussion about the vision of the Backbone Bikeway Network and the next steps that will be taken to put this plan in place. The word is definitely out on the [...] [...] finished up by having a group discussion about the vision of the Backbone Bikeway Network and the next steps that will be taken to put this plan in place. The word is definitely out on the [...]

]]> By: adrian http://illuminatela.com/the-vision-of-the-backbone-bikeway-network/comment-page-1/#comment-16326 adrian Tue, 09 Mar 2010 18:51:05 +0000 http://illuminatela.com/?p=747#comment-16326 the backbone bikeway network is a wonderful idea. but, in the context of LA's historical approach towards bicycling, it isn't very different from the existing 96/02 plan. they both share visionary ideas for a city-wide network on arterials, and both of them fail to realistically confront the implementation barriers. there aren't enough people, especially politicians, who would support removal of the associated travel lanes, parking lanes, or peak-hour parking restrictions, within this network to make it hospitable in the true sense of complete streets. i'm not saying we shouldn't reach for the backbone network, but we should be smart and strategic about what we ask for. and if i've learned one thing from planning in LA, it's that things like this have to happen incrementally. at this point, a network on non-arterial collector streets is not only easier to implement, it's also fairly comprehensive in getting people around, and more non-bicyclists will be likely to try riding on it (and become regular bicyclists). that means down the line, our community will grow and be stronger. we'll be in a better position to encourage decision-makers to grow a backbone. the backbone bikeway network is a wonderful idea. but, in the context of LA’s historical approach towards bicycling, it isn’t very different from the existing 96/02 plan. they both share visionary ideas for a city-wide network on arterials, and both of them fail to realistically confront the implementation barriers. there aren’t enough people, especially politicians, who would support removal of the associated travel lanes, parking lanes, or peak-hour parking restrictions, within this network to make it hospitable in the true sense of complete streets.

i’m not saying we shouldn’t reach for the backbone network, but we should be smart and strategic about what we ask for. and if i’ve learned one thing from planning in LA, it’s that things like this have to happen incrementally. at this point, a network on non-arterial collector streets is not only easier to implement, it’s also fairly comprehensive in getting people around, and more non-bicyclists will be likely to try riding on it (and become regular bicyclists). that means down the line, our community will grow and be stronger. we’ll be in a better position to encourage decision-makers to grow a backbone.

]]> By: Bike Working Group V « Mikey Wally http://illuminatela.com/the-vision-of-the-backbone-bikeway-network/comment-page-1/#comment-16135 Bike Working Group V « Mikey Wally Thu, 04 Mar 2010 06:42:05 +0000 http://illuminatela.com/?p=747#comment-16135 [...] The Vision of the Backbone at IlluminateLA [...] [...] The Vision of the Backbone at IlluminateLA [...]

]]> By: “You’re gonna eat lightnin’ and you’re gonna crap thunder! “ - jeremygrant.com http://illuminatela.com/the-vision-of-the-backbone-bikeway-network/comment-page-1/#comment-16133 “You’re gonna eat lightnin’ and you’re gonna crap thunder! “ - jeremygrant.com Thu, 04 Mar 2010 06:16:15 +0000 http://illuminatela.com/?p=747#comment-16133 [...] The Vision of the Backbone at IlluminateLA [...] [...] The Vision of the Backbone at IlluminateLA [...]

]]> By: Bike Working Group V, Saturday | Bikeside LA http://illuminatela.com/the-vision-of-the-backbone-bikeway-network/comment-page-1/#comment-16129 Bike Working Group V, Saturday | Bikeside LA Thu, 04 Mar 2010 02:28:14 +0000 http://illuminatela.com/?p=747#comment-16129 [...] The Vision of the Backbone at IlluminateLA [...] [...] The Vision of the Backbone at IlluminateLA [...]

]]> By: Steve http://illuminatela.com/the-vision-of-the-backbone-bikeway-network/comment-page-1/#comment-15807 Steve Sat, 20 Feb 2010 17:54:13 +0000 http://illuminatela.com/?p=747#comment-15807 the development of that “human infrastructure” is of greater value than all of the cement and paint in the world.” This is such a clear statement of cycling reality in LA! This is what the past few years have felt like, struggle, hope, solutions. Thanx to all of the people who has given so much time & energy to move all of us forward. Power to the Pedal.... the development of that “human infrastructure” is of greater value than all of the cement and paint in the world.”

This is such a clear statement of cycling reality in LA! This is what the past few years have felt like, struggle, hope, solutions. Thanx to all of the people who has given so much time & energy to move all of us forward.

Power to the Pedal….

]]> By: Cyclists and planners talk, Metro listens « BikingInLA http://illuminatela.com/the-vision-of-the-backbone-bikeway-network/comment-page-1/#comment-15795 Cyclists and planners talk, Metro listens « BikingInLA Sat, 20 Feb 2010 07:52:30 +0000 http://illuminatela.com/?p=747#comment-15795 [...] of people who bike to work or work at home, like me. Why the Backbone Bikeway Network isn’t a freeway for bikes, and how to find your way along it. Pasadena’s new $1.7 million bike plan goes before the public, [...] [...] of people who bike to work or work at home, like me. Why the Backbone Bikeway Network isn’t a freeway for bikes, and how to find your way along it. Pasadena’s new $1.7 million bike plan goes before the public, [...]

]]> By: Wayfinding & Signage on the Backbone Bikeway Network - jeremygrant.com http://illuminatela.com/the-vision-of-the-backbone-bikeway-network/comment-page-1/#comment-15783 Wayfinding & Signage on the Backbone Bikeway Network - jeremygrant.com Fri, 19 Feb 2010 21:24:32 +0000 http://illuminatela.com/?p=747#comment-15783 [...] article: The Vision of the Backbone Bikeway Network Previous Article: LA’s Best Bike Plan – The plan with a Backbone 1 comment for [...] [...] article: The Vision of the Backbone Bikeway Network Previous Article: LA’s Best Bike Plan – The plan with a Backbone 1 comment for [...]

]]> By: uberVU - social comments http://illuminatela.com/the-vision-of-the-backbone-bikeway-network/comment-page-1/#comment-15780 uberVU - social comments Fri, 19 Feb 2010 19:14:14 +0000 http://illuminatela.com/?p=747#comment-15780 <strong>Social comments and analytics for this post...</strong> This post was mentioned on Twitter by LosAngelesCM: The Vision of the LA Backbone Bikeway Network. http://alturl.com/zshb by @ActOut A good read.... Social comments and analytics for this post…

This post was mentioned on Twitter by LosAngelesCM: The Vision of the LA Backbone Bikeway Network. http://alturl.com/zshb by @ActOut A good read….

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