Should we petition Governor Schwarzenegger for bike lanes on LA freeways?

http://www.celsias.com/article/madness-la-bike-...

Reading about the Crimanimalz and their efforts to ride through LA, I think we need a worldwide petition to the California Governor to set aside lanes on LA freeways for cyclists.

Who thinks this is a good idea, and does anyone know how we can make this happen?

In July in Transport

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Charles M. 45°

Perhaps putting cycle paths alongside freeways is a good idea, but sharing the same surface as freeway traffic sounds a bit dangerous.

I'm not sure you'd really want to breath freeway air while on a bike.

Nor would you like to get mixed up in a traffic accident at freeway speeds. I have not driven near LA recently, but I've seen quite a few cars using carpool lanes illegally and expect they'd do the same with bike lanes unless there were physical barriers separating them from the main freeway.

Written in July

Rena Sherwood 10°

I agree with Charles. When I lived in England, bike lanes were frequently ignored by driver, especially lorry delivery drivers. However, promoting alternative transportation is a great idea. Anyone know how good/bad the California public transportation system is?

Written in July

Charles M. 45°

Here in Christchurch NZ there have been bike lanes (and problems with them being ignored) for a long while. Recently though the lanes have been painted red in many areas(special non-slip surface) and drivers get fines if they drive in or cut into these lanes. The awareness does seem to be improving.

Written in July

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