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 Post Posted: Sat Jun 09, 2012 3:49 pm 
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Whether or not you feel that bicycles " are traffic " and don't need the soon to come pavement
markings in some localities, the type of paint or plastic striping used has safety concerns. Some
cities may have a tendency to overpaint and make as dramatic a presentation to automobiles to
introduce the new roadway markings. Use of common striping paint could create a traction problem
in bicycle braking zones. Wet striping paint can be as slippery as ice in the rain.

The use of non-skid paint additives for bike markings has been addressed by the MUTCD and the
Federal Highway Administration, whether anti-skid is universally mandated remains unclear.
If your community is considering the solid surface marking of bike boxes or other traffic control
restrictions, it might not hurt to emphasize the slippery paint concern.

Congratulations to all involved with launching the Courier !


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 Post Posted: Tue Jul 31, 2012 12:38 am 
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Russel,
that's great info I've never thought about . . . even though I like to feel the difference between riding on the painted line versus riding on the asphalt.

No-slip paint could definitely be a good thing!


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 Post Posted: Fri Aug 31, 2012 1:04 am 
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Cleveland is apparently about to do some bicycle lane marking on the west side.
Hopefully, those who commute daily will ask the city to use appropriate marking
paints. Most riders do pretty well on their own, the idea of overpainting possible
spots of congestion really can make it slippery for everyone, 2 wheels or 4.


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 Post Posted: Thu Sep 06, 2012 9:19 am 
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There's a second meeting about those proposed lanes on Detroit . . . it's at 6 p.m.Monday, Sept. 24 at Franklin Circle Christian Church.

Franklin Circle Christian Church
The City of Cleveland is holding a second public meeting to present a proposed bike lane on Detroit Avenue from W. 25th Street to Lake Avenue. Come see the proposed design, provide feedback, hear answers to your questions from the first public meeting.

To see the plan and read about he first public meeting visit: http://bikecleveland.org/detroit-avenue-bike-lane/


The meeting will take place Franklin Circle Church (1688 Fulton Rd). It will begin promptly at 6pm.

A bike lane on Detroit Avenue has been a priority for Bike Cleveland since the City of Cleveland committed to finding a way to get cyclists safely east and west along this heavily biked corridor in December of 2011. Since then we have been working with the City, Councilman Zone, and Councilman Cimperman to identify a way to accommodate cyclists safely.

The 1.7 mile bike lane is planned along one of the most commonly traveled bike corridors in the City of Cleveland. According to the NOACA bike counts, over the past 8 months there has been an increase in bike usage of about 32% on Detroit Avenue.

Come support a project that will help to make our city more bicycle-friendly and make our streets safer for all road users. Lets pack the house.


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