Actually, be surprised if you get honked at. I have
been using the underpass a few times (it wasn't a
frequent route for me, so hard to judge - maybe 25 to
30 times?). I have been honked at exactly once, and
that was from a car going the other way!
Generally people left plenty of space when passing
(the lane is too narrow to share so they have to pass
on the second lane). Most of the times I made a left
turn and that was never a problem either. I even have
ridden the underpass slowly, as when the trailer was
loaded up with goodies from TJ there was no way to
ride it fast.

I do think the dangers are a bit exaggerated,b ut I
agree now with a sign it'll be even better!

bjorn

--- Biking Roseville <bikingroseville@...>
wrote:

> Washington Blvd underpass is not for the
> inexperienced nor timid cyclist. I certainly
> wouldn't go in there without highly visible rear
> lighting and contrasting colored clothing at ANY
> time of day. You'll need to take a position of clear
> control in the RH lane. Don't be surprised if you
> get honked at. It will be a long time before
> motorists get used to the idea that you're allowed
> to be in there.
>
> Oh, and sprinting would help, too. ;-)
>
> David
>
> Your Roseville LCI team
> Certified Cycling Instructors,
> League of American Bicyclists
>
> David Allen, LCI# 1644
> Chris Ewers, LCI# 1643
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----
> From: adfo95747 <adfo95747@...>
> To: bikingroseville@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Thursday, January 17, 2008 9:12:21 AM
> Subject: [bikingroseville] Re: Washington Blvd
> bicycle prohibition on City Council agenda
>
> Hi everyone,
>
> I'm glad to see that cyclists are now allowed to
> ride through the
> underpass; but now I don't know if I want to!
>
> I think I will continue to ride around and cross the
> tracks at
> Yosemite St.
>
> What does everyone else think?
>
> -Alec
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
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