Comments for Bike Utah Valley

Comment on Why Cyclists Wave at Each Other by Tejvan

Tejvan — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 12:05:17 +0000

Good post. It’s nice to get a wave, especially when you’re cycling in an area with very few other cyclists. It just reminds you you’re not the only one braving elements / traffic. It’s a strange thing, that just riding a bike gives you a sense of affinity with a complete stranger. I wrote a few more thoughts here: http://cyclinginfo.co.uk/blog/cycling/fellow-cyclists-stranger-or-friend/

Comment on Conversation with an Engineer by zac whitmore

zac whitmore — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 21:21:56 +0000

That was awesome. Thanks for the laugh

Comment on Conversation with an Engineer by Travis Jensen

Travis Jensen — Sat, 11 Dec 2010 22:15:43 +0000

Oh man…I’d laugh at this if it didn’t make me want to cry. It’s so TOTALLY true, and I can say this because I’m one a transportation engineer.

Comment on About by Brad

Brad — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 04:43:37 +0000

Thanks for the info Richard! I have a friend or two who will be very interested in this news as well!

Comment on About by Richard Stum

Richard Stum — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 04:06:31 +0000

Hi Brad,
A Google search found your randonneuring post. This area just got approved by Randonneurs USA for a new region. For more info see RandoRichard.com/brevets.

Comment on Orem Planning Commission by Keith Longmore

Keith Longmore — Thu, 21 Oct 2010 14:44:21 +0000

Sorry for the typo: “It” makes me proud. . .
Keith

Comment on Orem Planning Commission by Keith Longmore

Keith Longmore — Thu, 21 Oct 2010 14:42:40 +0000

Brad:
This is wonderful news. I makes me proud of Orem and their desire to try and keep up with the positive ways other communities are doing to improve the quality of life through alternative transportation.

Thanks to you, too, for all the hard work and advocacy you have done to help others see the need and benefit of improving bicycle commuting in Orem and surrounding communities.

Keith

Comment on Utah’s Own “4 Letter Word(s)” by Spencer

Spencer — Sat, 11 Sep 2010 04:02:27 +0000

I believe that many in Utah, and the West in general, hold on to this antiquated ideal of the sprawl and owning "land." Does anyone farm anymore? I wrote a post a while back concerning the true cost of living where one can have "land," and it is quite an astounding study. We as future leaders are faced with reconciling an outdated sprawl housing model with a rampant desire to decrease travel time between economic centers. One way to decrease time is to eliminate obstacles, such as traffic/congestion. This can be accomplished in a two-birds-with-one-stone approach with mass transit options. If I take mass transit, I have a straight shot to work w/o the typical delays, and my neighbor who drives has one less car to deal with on the road. The second way to decrease travel time is to shorten the distance. This leads back to my post on the study of where people choose to live because "land" is "cheap." They end up paying through the nose by flushing cash (debt?) down the toilet by driving so much.

Comment on Quick Question by Spencer

Spencer — Sat, 11 Sep 2010 03:52:42 +0000

How do I get Keith to read MY blog? I like keeping it simple. This space is about content and discussion, not so much the wowza and such. And what’s more, who has time to change site design when one is advocating, right?

Comment on Walk or Bike to School? by Spencer

Spencer — Sat, 11 Sep 2010 03:49:49 +0000

One of the most beautiful things about my Kindergartner riding her bike to school is that there is indeed a Safe Route to School. I still ride with her, but we need only cross two streets while on a bike path getting to her school. The bike path, in conjunction with a community effort to walk or bike with their kids to school, provides for a much safer atmosphere. Those who do drive are EXTREMELY cautious along these routes, and are much more aware of the vehicle vs. child-on-a-bike relationship.

To sum up: safe routes & numbers.