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Additional steps needed for \u2018most bike-friendly city\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n Take University Avenue down to one lane both directions and open up a big bike lane. That would signal serious intent to go green. This is just a Band-Aid. No one wants to ride on University Avenue. It\u2019s risking your life [see \u201cNew bike initiatives take to streets,\u201d Vol. 4, Issue 19].<\/p>\n \u2014Moon, via sduptownnews.com<\/em><\/p>\n I think the bike corrals are great and a good step in right direction [see \u201cNew bike initiatives take to streets,\u201d Vol. 4, Issue 19]. However, it does not address that we still need bike lanes and safe lanes to bike in. Who wants to ride up and down University Avenue?<\/p>\n \u2014M. Howard, via sduptownnews.com<\/em><\/p>\n Now, if our City\u2019s leaders would only implement a Bike Share system in San Diego, like they have in Washington, D.C. (Capitol Bike Share), that would truly make San Diego be at the top of the most bike-friendly cities [see \u201cNew bike initiatives take to streets,\u201d Vol. 4, Issue 19]. Residents and tourists alike would benefit from such a system. Just think what it could do for increasing ridership on the Trolley? People would actually have a way to easily get to their final destination by completing their commute or trip from the limited service area Trolley by utilizing the Bike Share System.<\/p>\n \u2014Michael Republicano, via sduptownnews.com<\/em><\/p>\n It\u2019s an awesome idea [see \u201cNew bike initiatives take to streets,\u201d Vol. 4, Issue 19], but if you are trying to promote \u201cbike local, SHOP local,\u201d why was it built by a Minneapolis company instead of a local one?<\/p>\n \u2014Jorge M. via sduptownnews.com<\/em><\/p>\n Care in keeping South Park local<\/strong><\/p>\n As a proud South Park resident, I love this [see \u201cMarketing South Park,\u201d Vol. 4, Issue 19]. \u00a0Every Walkabout, I say, \u201clook at my little neighborhood!\u201d like a proud parent. Every time I drive back from North Park, I think, \u201clook at my little neighborhood!\u201d<\/p>\n The one concern I have out of all of this is any focus on bringing in tourists. I hope this is done with great care, as one of the things that makes South Park feel like an enclave is that it is exclusively filled with locals. So if we attract the kind of visitors that enjoy getting to know neighborhoods, good food, good beer, quiet good times, and not the kind that go to Sea World, then I\u2019m all for it. That aside, holy cow this is awesome. Look at our little neighborhood!<\/p>\n \u2014Lee, via sduptownnews.com<\/em><\/p>\n Are we really ready to be \u2018America\u2019s most bike-friendly city\u2019?<\/strong><\/p>\n Por Morgan M. Hurley | Asistente de edici\u00f3n SDUN<\/strong><\/p>\n In the last four months, three bike corrals have been installed in Uptown locations; Fifth & University avenues, Mississippi Street near El Cajon Boulevard and, on Sept. 5, the largest corral yet was installed at the corner of North Park Way and 30th Street, in front of The Linkery restaurant.<\/p>\n The same day this latest bike corral was unveiled, the San Diego BID Council announced that seven area business districts were being given a bicycle of their own to use as they see fit, not only to allow them easier travel within their district to conduct business, but also to help encourage more bicycle riding.<\/p>\n By the end of the year, 10 more districts will be added to the program.<\/p>\n On the heels of these latest initiatives comes \u201cbike sharing\u201d \u2013 a program District Three Councilmember Todd Gloria recently saw in Washington, D.C. while there as part of a San Diego contingent advocating for the Balboa Park centennial.<\/p>\n No sooner was the councilmember back in his office, he and Mayor Jerry Sanders were hosting a \u201cbike sharing demonstration\u201d at Petco Park, on Sept. 17.<\/p>\n Is San Diego ready for an influx of bicycle commuters \u2013\u00a0or more importantly \u2013\u00a0are large numbers of bicycle commuters ready for San Diego?<\/p>\n After four months of strictly public transportation as an inner-city commuter, I decided to get my trusty 17-year-old Trek out of storage and incorporate it into my commute, which takes me from South Park, up through North Park and over to Hillcrest, daily. Despite some of the harrowing moments I\u2019ve experienced, I am enjoying it; but believe me, I have a lot of feedback when it comes to addressing the point at which my rubber hits the road.<\/p>\n I attended \u2013 on my own bicycle \u2013 that North Park press conference on Sept. 5th, and despite North Park and Hillcrest stepping up with these new initiatives, I can attest their streets have a ways to go.<\/p>\n The route along University Avenue between 30th Street and Park Boulevard is one of the most dangerous stretches of city streets for a bicyclist in the county. Likewise, Robinson Avenue from 10th to Fourth avenues, which includes the Robinson bridge, is a span that is pedestrian-friendly but far from biker-friendly.<\/p>\n The edge pavement on Robinson Avenue between Sixth and Fifth avenues in Hillcrest is extremely dangerous; you either ride in the gutter or encroach on the limited space allotted for a vehicle.<\/p>\n My issues or concerns are not isolated. That is obvious when reading the comments printed here. Plain and simple, readers are concerned about bike safety. Even the comments on Councilmember Gloria\u2019s Facebook page, with regards to the bike sharing idea and demonstration, were predominately concerned with bike safety.<\/p>\n One follower even referenced a 2011 article on shareable.net: \u201cTop 10 things every mayor should know before starting a bike sharing program.\u201d The specific item the poster referenced was #1, \u201cBe a bike-friendly community first.\u201d<\/p>\n Again, safety, safety, safety. For bike riders as well as motorists.<\/p>\n When I first added my bike to my commute, a good friend \u2013 who used to ride from Hillcrest to SDSU daily \u2013\u00a0told me to \u201cavoid University Ave between 30th and Park Boulevard at all costs.\u201d For the most part, I\u2019ve taken his sage advice with a couple exceptions. I can see why he holds this belief.<\/p>\n Another biking friend of mine just told me yesterday she was sideswiped by a MTS bus on that same strip of road. A coworker just recently saw a bicyclist hit by a car at the corner of Robinson and Fifth avenues.<\/p>\n Some say bike riders need to take a DMV-like test to become bicycle commuters. I\u2019m not sure I agree, although I do think we should have to register bikes and attend a class.<\/p>\n But much more importantly, the roads in our region need to become bike-friendly.\u00a0 We need wider streets, bike lanes, bike routes, resurfacing of busy streets and more.<\/p>\n In the Dr. Ink column \u201cMeal in a Glass\u201d from the Sept. 12 issue (Vol. 4, Issue 19), we incorrectly stated Nunu\u2019s Cocktails Tuesday drink specials. The correct Tuesday drink specials at Nunu\u2019s, located at 3537 Fifth Ave. in Hillcrest, include $1 off top-shelf drinks as well as dollar-off discounts on domestic and imported beers. We sincerely apologize for the mistake.<\/p>\n <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Letters Additional steps needed for \u2018most bike-friendly city\u2019 Take University Avenue down to one lane both directions and open up a big bike lane. That would signal serious intent to go green. This is just a Band-Aid. No one wants to ride on University Avenue. 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