Archive for 2010

Glass, Pedestrian and Salmon

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October 27, 2010
glass

I had an appointment at Crealde this morning. I considered using the Cady Way Trail even though it’s longer than my regular route, but I ended up not having enough time. My regular route is to travel the neighborhood streets to get to Glenridge just west of General Rees, then take Glenridge to Lakemont,...
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Assisting the Inattentive

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October 25, 2010
alertspeedo

Last night I clicked on a news video on the bbc, before a story, there was an ad for Mercedes Benz that got my attention. I’ve searched all over to find it and post it here, but have been unsuccessful. I did transcribe it. It consists of brief shots of the face of a...
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Pedestrian Workshop: Edgewater Drive

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October 23, 2010

We plan to work the crosswalk on Edgewater Drive at Shady Lane Drive at the 7-11 convenience store. MORE INFO
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Crosswalk Workshop II – October 31st

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October 21, 2010
Crosswalk Workshop II – October 31st

Hot on the heels of our first Crosswalk Workshop is the upcoming Crosswalk Workshop II on Sunday, October 31st.  We plan to work the crosswalk on Edgewater Drive at Shady Lane Drive at the 7-11 convenience store. Please plan to join us between 3:00 and 5:00 PM to meet with local pedestrians, explain to...
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Good Vibes for Marty

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October 21, 2010
Good Vibes for Marty

On Tuesday morning October 11 @ 7 am Marty was on his bike  waiting at a red light to turn left near Horatio and Seneca when a car hit him from behind at approx 30 mph.  Both front and back lights were on his bike.  His helmet certainly saved his life.  He flew up...
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And now some good news…

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October 20, 2010

Fred reports that his Ormond Beach citations have been dismissed (no trial). He is still trying to set up a meeting with the OBPD to ensure they will leave him alone. Now, if we could only seek restitution for the time lost and emotional damages suffered by being harassed while not breaking any laws,...
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Crosswalk Workshop 17Oct2010 Report

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October 18, 2010
Crosswalk Workshop 17Oct2010 Report

The Coalition to Take Back Our Streets held its first Crosswalk Workshop at the pedestrian crosswalk on Aloma Avenue between Forsyth and Tangerine.  This crosswalk is 100 yards west of the crash site where Kasön Bailey was killed Friday night, October 8th.  The three workshop participants were Keri Caffrey, Christopher Eggebrecht and myself.  Will...
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Avalon Mailer Trailhead Groundbreaking

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October 15, 2010
Avalon Mailer Trailhead Groundbreaking

Come join Orange County Commissioner Linda Stewart in celebrating the groundbreaking of a NEW PAVED TRAIL in southeast Orange County. The event will be held at the future site of the Avalon Mailer Trailhead – on Mailer Road (Second Entrance to Avalon Park), just South of Innovation Way on Alafaya Trail. This is great news. Hope to see you...
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Will someone please explain this?

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October 15, 2010
ostrichsign

No. There's nothing suspicious about slamming into the back of a bicyclist on a straight road on a clear afternoon with the sun at your back. It's perfectly understandable. Could happen to anyone.
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Are You the 1 in 5?

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October 15, 2010
Are You the 1 in 5?

Excerpted from the internet: “If you spend any amount of time behind the wheel, the results of a recent national drivers test should scare you. And if they don’t, they should. In late May, GMAC Insurance reported that nearly 1 in 5 drivers — or about 38 million Americans — could not pass a...
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