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B61 bus vs. bicyclist accident
Posted by Gold_12th on Sun Jul 20 02:37:42 2014 edf40wrjww2msgDetailB:detailStr fiogf49gjkf0d (Friday) A Metropolitan Transportation Authority bus was involved in an accident with a bicyclist and multiple parked cars in Brooklyn Friday. As CBS 2′s Joe Biermann reported from Chopper 2, the accident happened just after 5 p.m. on Columbia Street in the Cobble Hill section of the borough. The MTA said the bus driver swerved to try to avoid hitting a bicyclist but was unsuccessful — hitting the bike and several parked cars. There appears to be no serious injuries in connection with the crash, Biermann reported. The bus driver, limping slightly, walked into the back of an ambulance with two EMS personnel, Biermann reported. Neighbors along the waterfront were angry over the accident, but not at the bus driver, 1010 WINS’ Derricke Dennis reported. In fact, witnesses said it was a rogue delivery guy on a bicycle who rolled out in front of the bus, causing the accident. “The bus driver tried to swerve out of the way, not to hit the person on the bike, and to avoid that he crashed into parked cars, and the cars were pretty damaged,” said witness Gina. Gina said she was glad it wasn’t her car. Both were mangled by the bus, while the biker walked away practically unscathed, Dennis reported. Neighbor John said it’s bicyclists like that who should have to pay. “Right across the street there’s a bike lane specifically designed for bicyclists,” he said. Police left notes on the damaged cars so the owners would know what happened, Dennis reported. http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2014/07/18/mta-bus-involved-in-crash-with-bicyclist-in-brooklyn/
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Re: B61 bus vs. bicyclist accident
Posted by Danny at 103rd street* on Sun Jul 20 07:23:47 2014, in response to B61 bus vs. bicyclist accident, posted by Gold_12th on Sun Jul 20 02:37:42 2014.* edf40wrjww2msgDetailB:detailStr fiogf49gjkf0d These bicyclists today are no joke. They'll take over the road as if there're a regular car. But if you hit them it's your fault, which I don't agree..
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Re: B61 bus vs. bicyclist accident
Posted by jasonbellamy* on Mon Jul 21 20:09:02 2014, in response to Re: B61 bus vs. bicyclist accident, posted by Danny at 103rd street on Sun Jul 20 07:23:47 2014.* edf40wrjww2msgDetailB:detailStr fiogf49gjkf0d "These bicyclists" Which ones? "They'll take over the road as if there're a regular car." Claiming the lane is a good way to prevent accidents. "But if you hit them it's your fault, which I don't agree.. " If you hit them and it's your fault, then it's your fault. If it's their fault...why am I bothering?
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Re: B61 bus vs. bicyclist accident
Posted by Spider-Pig* on Mon Jul 21 21:26:28 2014, in response to Re: B61 bus vs. bicyclist accident, posted by jasonbellamy on Mon Jul 21 20:09:02 2014.* edf40wrjww2msgDetailB:detailStr fiogf49gjkf0d Good post.
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Re: B61 bus vs. bicyclist accident
Posted by Danny at 103rd street* on Tue Jul 22 07:10:58 2014, in response to Re: B61 bus vs. bicyclist accident, posted by jasonbellamy on Mon Jul 21 20:09:02 2014.* edf40wrjww2msgDetailB:detailStr fiogf49gjkf0d "Claiming the lane is a good way to prevent accidents" If your not a car or a motorcycle, you don't belong in the middle of the street. "If you hit them and it's your fault, then it's your fault. If it's their fault...why am I bothering? " Your not making any sense. I have an idea. Drive in the city EVERYDAY and tell me about the bicyclist behavior on the road.
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Re: B61 bus vs. bicyclist accident
Posted by Danny at 103rd street* on Tue Jul 22 07:12:06 2014, in response to Re: B61 bus vs. bicyclist accident, posted by Spider-Pig on Mon Jul 21 21:26:28 2014.* edf40wrjww2msgDetailB:detailStr fiogf49gjkf0d "Good post" So funny
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Re: B61 bus vs. bicyclist accident
Posted by TerrApin Station* on Tue Jul 22 07:18:47 2014, in response to Re: B61 bus vs. bicyclist accident, posted by Danny at 103rd street on Tue Jul 22 07:10:58 2014.* edf40wrjww2msgDetailB:detailStr fiogf49gjkf0d Show me where in the rules it says a bike can not be in the middle of a traffic lane on a street without a bike lane.
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Re: B61 bus vs. bicyclist accident
Posted by fdtutf* on Tue Jul 22 10:18:01 2014, in response to Re: B61 bus vs. bicyclist accident, posted by Danny at 103rd street on Tue Jul 22 07:10:58 2014.* edf40wrjww2msgDetailB:detailStr fiogf49gjkf0d "Claiming the lane is a good way to prevent accidents" If your not a car or a motorcycle, you don't belong in the middle of the street. All vehicles have a right to use the traffic lanes. Bicycles are vehicles.
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Re: B61 bus vs. bicyclist accident
Posted by Spider-Pig* on Tue Jul 22 13:39:13 2014, in response to Re: B61 bus vs. bicyclist accident, posted by Danny at 103rd street on Tue Jul 22 07:10:58 2014.* edf40wrjww2msgDetailB:detailStr fiogf49gjkf0d All drivers, except for those who have a disability that would make it impractical, should be required to pass a course on bike skills.
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Re: B61 bus vs. bicyclist accident
Posted by Danny at 103rd street* on Tue Jul 22 14:19:42 2014, in response to Re: B61 bus vs. bicyclist accident, posted by Spider-Pig on Tue Jul 22 13:39:13 2014.* edf40wrjww2msgDetailB:detailStr fiogf49gjkf0d "All drivers, except for those who have a disability that would make it impractical, should be required to pass a course on bike skills." Now that's funny. All bicyclist should be required to take a course on Road Safty.
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Re: B61 bus vs. bicyclist accident
Posted by Danny at 103rd street* on Tue Jul 22 14:26:22 2014, in response to Re: B61 bus vs. bicyclist accident, posted by fdtutf on Tue Jul 22 10:18:01 2014.* edf40wrjww2msgDetailB:detailStr fiogf49gjkf0d Bicycles are not vehicles. A motorcycle is but not a bicycle.
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Re: B61 bus vs. bicyclist accident
Posted by RIPTA42HopeTunnel* on Tue Jul 22 14:59:50 2014, in response to Re: B61 bus vs. bicyclist accident, posted by fdtutf on Tue Jul 22 10:18:01 2014.* edf40wrjww2msgDetailB:detailStr fiogf49gjkf0d All vehicles have a right to use the traffic lanes. Bicycles are vehicles. Bicycles are not considered vehicles under NYS Vehicle and Traffic Law and must ride in a bike lane or along the right side of the roadway unless turning left.
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Re: B61 bus vs. bicyclist accident
Posted by N6 Limited* on Tue Jul 22 15:27:44 2014, in response to Re: B61 bus vs. bicyclist accident, posted by jasonbellamy on Mon Jul 21 20:09:02 2014.* edf40wrjww2msgDetailB:detailStr fiogf49gjkf0d Prime example, I was on 14th street and a bike going westbound along the eastbound curb unexpectedly swerved into the middle of the right lane head on with oncoming vehicles. WTF, please don't defend these a-holes. They're just as bad as motorcycle riders without the motors.
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Re: B61 bus vs. bicyclist accident
Posted by N6 Limited* on Tue Jul 22 15:32:57 2014, in response to Re: B61 bus vs. bicyclist accident, posted by TerrApin Station on Tue Jul 22 07:18:47 2014.* edf40wrjww2msgDetailB:detailStr fiogf49gjkf0d http://public.leginfo.state.ny.us/LAWSSEAF.cgi?QUERYTYPE=LAWS+&QUERYDATA=$$VAT1234$$@TXVAT01234+&LIST=LAW+&BROWSER=BROWSER+&TOKEN=16645200+&TARGET=VIEW "§ 1234. Riding on roadways, shoulders, bicycle or in-line skate lanes and bicycle or in-line skate paths. (a) Upon all roadways, any bicycle or in-line skate shall be driven either on a usable bicycle or in-line skate lane or, if a usable bicycle or in-line skate lane has not been provided, near the right-hand curb or edge of the roadway or upon a usable right-hand shoulder in such a manner as to prevent undue interference with the flow of traffic except when preparing for a left turn or when reasonably necessary to avoid conditions that would make it unsafe to continue along near the right-hand curb or edge. Conditions to be taken into consideration include, but are not limited to, fixed or moving objects, vehicles, bicycles, in-line skates, pedestrians, animals, surface hazards or traffic lanes too narrow for a bicycle or person on in-line skates and a vehicle to travel safely side-by-side within the lane. (b) Persons riding bicycles or skating or gliding on in-line skates upon a roadway shall not ride more than two abreast. Persons riding bicycles or skating or gliding on in-line skates upon a shoulder, bicycle or in-line skate lane, or bicycle or in-line skates path, intended for the use of bicycles or in-line skates may ride two or more abreast if sufficient space is available, except that when passing a vehicle, bicycle or person on in-line skates, or pedestrian, standing or proceeding along such shoulder, lane or path, persons riding bicycles or skating or gliding on in-line skates shall ride, skate, or glide single file. Persons riding bicycles or skating or gliding on in-line skates upon a roadway shall ride, skate, or glide single file when being overtaken by a vehicle. (c) Any person operating a bicycle or skating or gliding on in-line skates who is entering the roadway from a private road, driveway, alley or over a curb shall come to a full stop before entering the roadway."
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Re: B61 bus vs. bicyclist accident
Posted by Danny at 103rd street* on Tue Jul 22 21:10:49 2014, in response to Re: B61 bus vs. bicyclist accident, posted by N6 Limited on Tue Jul 22 15:27:44 2014.* edf40wrjww2msgDetailB:detailStr fiogf49gjkf0d There're dangerous on the road and feel entitled
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Re: B61 bus vs. bicyclist accident
Posted by Gamera* on Tue Jul 22 21:45:58 2014, in response to Re: B61 bus vs. bicyclist accident, posted by N6 Limited on Tue Jul 22 15:27:44 2014.* edf40wrjww2msgDetailB:detailStr fiogf49gjkf0d Never had a problem with a motorcyclist. Was hit by bicycles three times while walking. Twice on the sidewalk where bikes do not belong. Could not sue the bastards either since they don't have license plates or insurance Cops never found them but I spent days in hospitals because of that scum
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Re: B61 bus vs. bicyclist accident
Posted by TerrApin Station* on Tue Jul 22 22:05:51 2014, in response to Re: B61 bus vs. bicyclist accident, posted by N6 Limited on Tue Jul 22 15:32:57 2014.* edf40wrjww2msgDetailB:detailStr fiogf49gjkf0d Ok. But as the text states, riding in narrow lanes with vehicles parked along the curb is a good reason to not be able to ride along the right edge. So in many cases, riding a bike on NYC streets involves taking up the whole lane.
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Re: B61 bus vs. bicyclist accident
Posted by TerrApin Station* on Tue Jul 22 22:07:16 2014, in response to Re: B61 bus vs. bicyclist accident, posted by RIPTA42HopeTunnel on Tue Jul 22 14:59:50 2014.* edf40wrjww2msgDetailB:detailStr fiogf49gjkf0d Except for the exceptions.
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Re: B61 bus vs. bicyclist accident
Posted by N6 Limited* on Tue Jul 22 22:33:02 2014, in response to Re: B61 bus vs. bicyclist accident, posted by Gamera on Tue Jul 22 21:45:58 2014.* edf40wrjww2msgDetailB:detailStr fiogf49gjkf0d Motorcyclists are more of an issue on the highway.
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