Visit Davis, CA or other bicycle friendly cities.

However, I agree that Chattanoogan's know nothing of this type of
lane and what we have on 5th street is dangerous and the intersection
with Palmetto is also.  Far worse than crossing McCallie. Personally,
I now avoid using 5th street altogether.

Richard

James Russell wrote:
>
> I second Joe Dumas's request to abolish the stupid lane. In my experience,
> diamond lanes are on the left and they are meant for cars with more than
> one passenger and for those who want to go faster than others. I have
> never seen a diamond lane on the right with the concept that those who are
> in the left lane are supposed to turn across it if they went to enter an
> area, e.g., Lot 10 next to Grote. In a perfect world, that might work. But
> there are too many reckless people who get into the diamond lane and try
> to pass on the right. As implement, the diamond lane on Fifth is a stupid
> idea and an invitation to a wreck.
>
> Mike Russell


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