tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9001519296846134184.post8965927222822129682..comments2023-10-31T08:57:16.366-04:00Comments on Tall Tree Cycles Ride Log: Laurier Bike Lane UpdateMatt Surchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04244780566118768642noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9001519296846134184.post-78927813744972020072011-02-07T22:49:00.096-05:002011-02-07T22:49:00.096-05:00" The vast majority of folks I talk to about ..." The vast majority of folks I talk to about new cycling infrastucture are excited and motivated to incorporate cycling into their daily lives, or at least happy to see others enabled."<br /><br />that's a good thing to hear... from one particular site in ottawa (no names mentioned... tri... whatever)... they really have a hate on for them! Gotta wonder if those folks ever get off the trainer and bike downtown.<br /><br />This pilot project is intended for the typical family, the aged, those not comfortable biking with cars.<br />If we need something like that to get more people out riding, then so be it. Let us pass it and bring it on! <br />Get your home grown pedal power pumping those azz muscles!<br />Lets get ottawa active again!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9001519296846134184.post-69862480278258432842011-02-07T14:48:42.115-05:002011-02-07T14:48:42.115-05:00Happy to share Scott. I'm thankful that a lot ...Happy to share Scott. I'm thankful that a lot of really motivated, bright people are involved in cycling advocacy in Ottawa. The tide is changing, and I see a brighter future ahead. The vast majority of folks I talk to about new cycling infrastucture are excited and motivated to incorporate cycling into their daily lives, or at least happy to see others enabled.Matt Surchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04244780566118768642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9001519296846134184.post-9981539266029733682011-02-05T20:01:35.407-05:002011-02-05T20:01:35.407-05:00Matt,
Thanks for these last two posts. I know that...Matt,<br />Thanks for these last two posts. I know that Ottawa cycling advocacy isn't really the mandate of this particular blog, but I really appreciate the information.<br />Scottrustyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06817782960791054563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9001519296846134184.post-26272944320997510712011-02-03T20:20:31.490-05:002011-02-03T20:20:31.490-05:00"two-year pilot project estimated to cost $1...."two-year pilot project estimated to cost $1.3 million"<br /><br />-- yesterdays snow storm must have come close to that!<br /><br />1.3 million is really nothing. There are close to 200,000 federal government employees (+ contractors) making on average 80 bucks a day. What does that come up to? <br /><br />Just to put things in perspective. <br />1.3 million is not a lot of dough in the grand scheme of things.<br /><br />its rather interesting how ottawa btches about nothing really.<br /><br />One doesn't have to go far to look at the real threats, just in today's paper, there was two incidents where people have been plowed down by a vehicle. And, I suspect there are at least 2-3 a day in each city.<br /><br />This little pilot project will hopefully bring more people out biking. If people need this little safety feature than so be it. For those that don't, just use another road. Its simple.<br /><br />I swear sometimes, people just like to btch about btching about nothing because they are bored (or want to make money off it )<br /><br />people should have been btching up a storm about the tearing down of kanata lakes, but nope... not hardly a peep.<br /><br />we have become this city of complacent people really. Take away the automobile, the big box stores, etc... and, a lot of people would be absolutely scrwd. <br /><br />Hopefully, this bike project allows more people to enjoy the freedom of a bike... <br /><br />and, the btching settles down soon. <br />Anyone have a lollipop?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com