Parking in buffer
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Cars regularly park in buffer along parking protected bike lanes, increasing risk of dooring. A physical delimiter (ex: flex posts) along the buffer may help prevent cars from encroaching too far.
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Profile of Jonathan Ober
Posted by:Jonathan Ober
5 months ago
The flex posts are easily broken. I have seen several areas around the town that they are already busted up or split. I wonder if a small raised bit of concrete would work there? Like a tiny curb.
Profile of Ethan Farrell
Posted by:Ethan Farrell
5 months ago
@Jonathan Ober That is a concern, but flex posts are often used because they're cheap and easy to install. A curb, even if sloped, would probably be significantly more effective.
On the other side of the coin, I know there is often a hesitation to put anything in the buffer because that makes sweeping/plowing more difficult. I'm not sure how that factors into the treatment decisions here.
Profile of Jonathan Ober
Posted by:Jonathan Ober
5 months ago
@Ethan Farrell I agree, both solutions could work. I have just seen more of those plastic posts discarded and broken which can be sharp and hazardous and cause injury.
Profile of Ethan Farrell
Posted by:Ethan Farrell
5 months ago
@Jonathan Ober I have seen something called "Zicla Zebra" separators. They're kindof like a curb that can be installed cheaply like flex-posts. I would think that should be more resistant to cars but equally effective. It might be nice to try them out for a block or two to see if they make a positive difference.
Profile of Jonathan Ober
Posted by:Jonathan Ober
5 months ago
@Ethan Farrell I have never seen anything like that, but they do look like they have the potential to help prevent some injuries. I wonder what the cost install ratio to actual dooring incidents in Lancaster are and if any politicians or our mayor would see them get installed?
My father in law was 'doored' a few years back on King and Ann St. area. He was in the lane, but closer to the cars and got clocked. Thankfully he didn't get run over but he did have some severe injuries.