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Then, I did some research. Under the law, they have the same rights and responsibilities when using the public roads, and are entitled to be there. I went as far as walking out to the center line of Morse and BV to measure the lanes. They are absolutely correct that there is not enough room for a car to pass a bicycle in the same lane with 3 feet of clearance. Interestingly, it's not the width of the SUV that's the problem, it is the projection of the side view mirrors. The argument about licensing cycles is absurd. How about pedestrians? Should the need a license, a plate, and pay a fee to walk on a road? How about walking across the street to a neighbor's house---need a license for that. How about golf carts? The second paragraph was even more inane. Who are any of us to tell another what activity they are allowed to enjoy, where to enjoy it, and what to wear? Maybe the cyclists should get to tell us what to wear on the golf course, or the pools, or in the squares??? Or do they just get to make fun of what you are wearing? To paraphrase JFK---We all live in this small community, we all share the same roads, we all cherish our retirement, and we are all mortal. End of rant |
I see you haven't made much progress on your anger issues since your last rant about cyclists. Think of your anger as a helium balloon: just let it go. Have a good day and drive gently.
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people are throwing road width around. standard lane width is 9-12 feet. our lanes are easily 9 feet and more, besides, since they are county roads, you again are blaming the villages for something built under govt authority.
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There is no blame being assessed as nothing has been done incorrectly. It is nothing more than a statement of fact regarding lane widths and the consequences within the law. The term "sub-standard width" is from the Florida statute.
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The lanes on Morse, at least where it runs past Sarasota practice range, are 10 feet 9 inches. My SUV (not a compact car but also not a landscaper hauling a trailer) is 7 foot 4 inches from the tips of mirrors. Giving 3 feet of safety, this means I would have to perfectly, consistently drive with the tip of my driver's side mirror over the center line of the road (not a good idea) while the cyclist would have to perfectly and consistently ride 5 inches off the curb. Please tell me that this is not what you are advocating. Again, I am not a cyclist and I wouldn't cry if I never encountered them on a road, but they have their rights too. |
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There is much confusion on this issue as many people believe the term refers to some aspect of road quality. The term "sub-standard width", as far as I can tell, only exists in the Florida statute and refers to a road that is too narrow for a car and bike to coexist. From the FL statute:
For the purposes of this subsection, a “substandard-width lane” is a lane that is too narrow for a bicycle and another vehicle to travel safely side by side within the lane. Quote:
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That's funny ;-) Anyone who can sustain 35 mph would have a good shot at winning a Tour de France time trial, which last about 15 minutes or so. Yes, there are not too many people around here who can do that (without wind or elevation assist).
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TV streets and roads are in some areas sub-standard ONLY in the context of automobile/bicycle considerations. They are NOT sub-standard in any other way with respect to Florida Department of Transportation road construction specifications...including those specifying lane width. |
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Oh, no, not again!!!:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl: |
Beware!!! this SUV is out to kill someone...
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