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TrikerTrev

Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2007 8:23 am

Joined: 23 Oct 2006 Posts: 2303 Location: FOCO, MOFO!!!

...or maybe they should modify the SLUT for easy removal of crashed cyclists...

langston

Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2007 8:28 am

Joined: 25 Jul 2005 Posts: 5547 Location: Columbia City

TrikerTrev wrote:

...or maybe they should modify the SLUT for easy removal of crashed cyclists...

they store some of these snowplow engines in Umatilla. The ridiculous thing is that they need them when they cross the Blues in the winter!

snyd3282

Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2007 3:12 pm

could suck the fun out of a blowjob Joined: 23 Jul 2007 Posts: 588 Location: Ballard / Fremont

I chatted with Hiller and found out a few interesting things.

When Portland added their first streetcar, it was on the right hand lane just like the SoLU Streetcar is despite the voiced concerns of their cyclist community.
In the first year, they had a lot of cyclist accidents due to the tracks. After that, the accident rate dropped back to the norm, presumably because cyclists either selected other routes or they were more cautious after they and/or their friends were injured along the tracks.

Since then, Portland has had a policy of putting tracks in the center of the street with center island loading platforms.

In general, there is a concern over flange fillers because dirt and debris tend to collect underneath the filler which eventually causes a problem for the train. I think the filler that Josh found is removable for cleaning so it would mitigate that concern.

Vulcan would like to get an alternate bike route open now, the city wants to wait until all of vulcan's construction projects are done.

Initially, the SDOT project manager in charge of the streetcar wanted to ban all bicycles from Westlake.

The more people we can get out for this protest, the more leverage we give the advocacy folks to work through the official channels.

As much as we have a desire to beat up "SDOT fanboy" Lagerway, he did convince the SDOT project manager in charge of this project that banning cyclists from this route was a futile exercise that would just frustrate everyone.

Cascade and Pete Lagerway submitted concerns, just as the advocacy folks did in Portland, over the tracks and placement when the initial design was going through, but SDOT ignored the concerns under pressure from Vulcan (presumably and the Mayor) to just get the streetcar done.

Since the 12th is coming up fast, we probably need to get busy flyering and organizing the protest ride if we are going to do it.

Stef

Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2007 3:40 pm

Joined: 15 Nov 2007 Posts: 121

I work for group health and they are making a huge wonderful stink about how great it is and sent an email out to everyone about it.

I responded and said that I will officially not be working that day in order to protest it along with all the other cyclists and or/persons who are not for this.

I did not receieve or have received anymore emails since that...

oh well

SeditiousCanary

Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2007 4:28 pm

sorry, can't make it! Joined: 26 Jan 2006 Posts: 2315 Location: Fremont Troll

TrikerTrev wrote:

...or maybe they should modify the SLUT for easy removal of crashed cyclists...

Those are wussy. They want one of these:

derrickito

Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2007 4:33 pm

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lantius

Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2007 4:54 pm

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henry

Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2007 5:00 pm

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lantius

Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2007 5:12 pm

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we can all be right! you are my friends, and you are special to me.

henry

Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2007 5:35 pm

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ksep

Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2007 6:02 pm

Joined: 27 Jan 2007 Posts: 1879 Location: Westlake

Henry that's an awesome picture.

Stef wrote:

I work for group health and they are making a huge wonderful stink about how great it is and sent an email out to everyone about it.

I think corporate pressure will really help cyclist win the battle. There's been a lot of speculation about my employer becoming a large tenant of the area, so I tracked down our transportation czar. I gave him a packet of information (sample cycling routes, pictures, etc.) to showcase how a move to SLU could make things unsafe for bike commuters. I bet if a [rumored] multi-million dollar relocation were contingent a few thousand dollars worth of paint and signs, it would happen in a hurry.

...And then the transportation czar went on paternity leave until December 17th, d'oh!

But my dentist is an avid cyclist, and her business is right next to Westlake (medical dental building) and she offered to write a letter. Yeah!

Reach out to business owners, folks. As we saw on Stoneway just one can wield a lot of influence.

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TrikerTrev

Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2007 6:44 pm

Joined: 23 Oct 2006 Posts: 2303 Location: FOCO, MOFO!!!

henry wrote:

so i'm guessing thats your too-drunk-to-bike-your-ass-home being rescued by your mommymobile mowing us down?

i think there needs to be more blood...and probably a trike

jamesw

Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2007 11:38 pm

Joined: 18 Sep 2006 Posts: 149

TrikerTrev wrote:

I havent had the displeasure of riding that shitstain of pavement since they "finished" it. I think i'll just go up Eastlake and cut across whatever. Fuck em!

While I love the empathy/solidarity, how exactly do the SLUT tracks fuck over a tricyclist?

TrikerTrev

Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2007 8:47 am

Joined: 23 Oct 2006 Posts: 2303 Location: FOCO, MOFO!!!

jamesw wrote:

TrikerTrev wrote:

I havent had the displeasure of riding that shitstain of pavement since they "finished" it. I think i'll just go up Eastlake and cut across whatever. Fuck em!

While I love the empathy/solidarity, how exactly do the SLUT tracks fuck over a tricyclist?

you obviously didnt see me eat shit above GG last year...yeah, it CAN happen. And dont think that the lack of "out" routes on that stretch of road dont pose a real a threat to me too.

just cause i'm low and fast dont mean i'm invincible.

Eric_s

Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2007 8:50 am

Joined: 07 Mar 2007 Posts: 1691 Location: the dirty south

TrikerTrev wrote:

just cause i'm low and fast dont mean i'm invincible.

There have been a couple of occasions where I've seen you you mis-estimate the velocity required to navigate a tricky section and become a passenger on that sled, typically resulting in nothing more than a brief brown-trousers moment, but with the potential for so much more.

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TrikerTrev

Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2007 9:24 am

Joined: 23 Oct 2006 Posts: 2303 Location: FOCO, MOFO!!!

Eric_s wrote:

TrikerTrev wrote:

just cause i'm low and fast dont mean i'm invincible.

its that potential that make me cum back for more!

Stef

Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2007 9:49 am

Joined: 15 Nov 2007 Posts: 121

abamfici wrote:

Henry that's an awesome picture.

Stef wrote:

I work for group health and they are making a huge wonderful stink about how great it is and sent an email out to everyone about it.

GHC is talking about how great it is, not that its bad for anyone

sorry if I worded it wrong

n_claw

Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2007 9:59 am

Joined: 02 Jul 2007 Posts: 517 Location: the only hill: Beacon

This is Kevin's baby, but here's what needs to get done:
1) 4/pg Flyers AND full-pg posters created BY TOMORROW, which is Mass!
2) Flyers/posters distributed&posted
3) newsletter written/sent
4) website updated
5) press release written/sent

I DO NOT HAVE TIME. I want to, but like you, I have a whole life of my own and lots of other important commitments in it. Plus plus plus? I need my sanity right now, which means actually taking time to make art and retreat from the world.

<3, N*

Ps. We will be holding a SeattleLikesBikes "Ways that Seattle Doesn't Like Bikes" plotting meeting early 2008, we'll keep you critters posted so you can attend/imbibe.

TrikerTrev

Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2007 10:02 am

Joined: 23 Oct 2006 Posts: 2303 Location: FOCO, MOFO!!!

n_claw wrote:

that sounds an AWEFUL LOT like work...i'll see what I can do.

Can I suggest we take mass down there to see/show how bad it really is?

n_claw

Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2007 10:05 am

Joined: 02 Jul 2007 Posts: 517 Location: the only hill: Beacon

TrikerTrev wrote:

n_claw wrote:

that sounds an AWEFUL LOT like work...i'll see what I can do.

Can I suggest we take mass down there to see/show how bad it really is?

Word, let's do!!

I can put together a newsletter next week, I know Henry's been slammed with work, too, but hopefully he'll have time to send it after I have time to write it :)

If nobody else is interested in writing a press release, I'll see what I can do.

I can print flyers as always (whoo, corporate sponsorship!), but I don't have time/energy to create them.

TrikerTrev

Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2007 10:13 am

Joined: 23 Oct 2006 Posts: 2303 Location: FOCO, MOFO!!!

n_claw wrote:

fuc...i was hopin there was docs/n/shit available for me to upload and print on my newly acquired corporate whore color printer...but noOOOooo...!

so if any of you wankers come up with something before the end of corporate whore hours, post that shizzle and i'll waste some color ink on someone eles' dollar.

ksep

Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2007 10:31 am

Joined: 27 Jan 2007 Posts: 1879 Location: Westlake

n_claw wrote:

This is Kevin's baby

Unfortunately I've been really busy lately. I'd appreciate any self-organizing help advertising the ride that folks can offer. It takes a village to ride a bike in protest? Or something.

Does anyone know where to find a whole bunch of condoms free/cheap? It'd be fun to tape them to handbills.

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snyd3282

Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2007 10:47 am

could suck the fun out of a blowjob Joined: 23 Jul 2007 Posts: 588 Location: Ballard / Fremont

I can do the press release on Saturday.

snyd3282

Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2007 11:01 am

could suck the fun out of a blowjob Joined: 23 Jul 2007 Posts: 588 Location: Ballard / Fremont

How about this for flyer text?

What:
Tame the SLUT bike ride

When:
SLUT Opening Day, Dec 12th - 5pm meetup, Ride from 5:30-6:30pm

Why:
SDOT ignored it's bicycle and pedestrian staff and local bicycle clubs and experience in Portland and put the SLUT tracks where cyclists have been trained to ride. Many cyclists have already been injured on these tracks.

SDOT is dragging their feet on the planned nearby alternate route and have it scheduled to open late in 2008 or early 2009.

We don't want any more blood on the tracks.

How:
Cyclists with wide tires ride in the right hand lane with the tracks.
Cyclists with skinny tires ride in the left hand land and make cautious exaggerated turns when needing to cross the tracks.

Where:
Meet at Denny Park, along Dexter.

[insert route map here]

Fun:
chants -- "The SLUT won't run until the streets are done."
And by done we mean sharrowed.

t-shirt slogans --
"SLUT: Tracks Wide Open"
"Get run over by the SLUT"
"SLUT: Blood on the tracks"
"Paul Allen, you kill us"

TrikerTrev

Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2007 11:02 am

Joined: 23 Oct 2006 Posts: 2303 Location: FOCO, MOFO!!!

i've got a flyer tossed together using Kevin's verbiage form the SLB wiki and attached the proposed route map.

I just need to figure a way to upload it to the wiki for review.

laura

Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2007 11:03 am

Joined: 22 Jun 2007 Posts: 1050 Location: wherever the dance party is

abamfici wrote:

Does anyone know where to find a whole bunch of condoms free/cheap? It'd be fun to tape them to handbills.

I bet UW Student Health has heavily discounted condoms. Someone with access to that should check it out. :) I can help sponsor.

AND I want to help with t-shirts. Either help lead or help follow. PM me t-shirt people ...

gsbarnes

Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2007 11:05 am

Joined: 15 Aug 2006 Posts: 2666 Location: No Fun Town, USA

TrikerTrev wrote:

i've got a flyer tossed together using Kevin's verbiage form the SLB wiki and attached the proposed route map.

I just need to figure a way to upload it to the wiki for review.

Isn't this what google docs is for?

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henry

Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2007 11:07 am

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abamfici wrote:

Does anyone know where to find a whole bunch of condoms free/cheap? It'd be fun to tape them to handbills.

It would be even MORE fun to staple them to the handbills ... i'm just sayin'.

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TrikerTrev

Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2007 11:08 am

Joined: 23 Oct 2006 Posts: 2303 Location: FOCO, MOFO!!!

well fuckballs kids, i have a nice flyer here that yall cant see cause im 'dupid and cant figure out how to upload to the wiki.

i think i'll email it to *n, LotF, and Laura for, uh...approval?

edit...email away

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gsbarnes

Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2007 11:09 am

Joined: 15 Aug 2006 Posts: 2666 Location: No Fun Town, USA

laura wrote:

abamfici wrote:

Does anyone know where to find a whole bunch of condoms free/cheap? It'd be fun to tape them to handbills.

I bet UW Student Health has heavily discounted condoms. Someone with access to that should check it out. :) I can help sponsor.

Condom Club. Basically 5 for a buck, although you may have to go on Wednesdays to get more than 50 at a time. I don't know what their supply is like.

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TrikerTrev

Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2007 11:13 am

Joined: 23 Oct 2006 Posts: 2303 Location: FOCO, MOFO!!!

gsbarnes wrote:

TrikerTrev wrote:

i've got a flyer tossed together using Kevin's verbiage form the SLB wiki and attached the proposed route map.

I just need to figure a way to upload it to the wiki for review.

Isn't this what google docs is for?

yeah...mmmk, wanna post a linky so we can get there and share in the fun?

snyd3282

Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2007 11:17 am

could suck the fun out of a blowjob Joined: 23 Jul 2007 Posts: 588 Location: Ballard / Fremont

http://docs.google.com/

TrikerTrev

Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2007 11:22 am

Joined: 23 Oct 2006 Posts: 2303 Location: FOCO, MOFO!!!

yeah...no workie from workie

gawd i HATE being censured behind a firewall. IT security BASTARDS

DOUG.

Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2007 11:23 am

Joined: 29 Jan 2007 Posts: 117 Location: Wallingford

Inflated condoms tied to bikes might make for a festive touch.

TrikerTrev

Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2007 11:29 am

Joined: 23 Oct 2006 Posts: 2303 Location: FOCO, MOFO!!!

DOUG. wrote:

Inflated condoms tied to bikes might make for a festive touch.

or at lease a cushion for those that go down on the SLUT

derrickito

Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2007 11:30 am

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condoms with staple holes through them, smart plan henry!

snyd3282

Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2007 11:30 am

could suck the fun out of a blowjob Joined: 23 Jul 2007 Posts: 588 Location: Ballard / Fremont

snyd3282 wrote:

http://docs.google.com/

Nevermind, it doesn't keep your beautiful background. Instead it wraps the text around the image when I upload your doc into google.

TrikerTrev

Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2007 11:42 am

Joined: 23 Oct 2006 Posts: 2303 Location: FOCO, MOFO!!!

derrickito wrote:

condoms with staple holes through them, smart plan henry!

almost as smart as trolley tracks on the right side of the road

henry

Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2007 11:47 am

somewhat piggish Joined: 05 Aug 2005 Posts: 5415 Location: on porch with shotgun

derrickito wrote:

condoms with staple holes through them, smart plan henry!

yeah ... that's why it's more fun than tape? y'know ... like in Weeds when he pricks the condom and deaf chick gets pregnant?

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lantius

Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2007 12:12 pm

1337 Joined: 22 Jul 2005 Posts: 6705 Location: right over

henry wrote:

derrickito wrote:

condoms with staple holes through them, smart plan henry!

yeah ... that's why it's more fun than tape? y'know ... like in Weeds when he pricks the condom and deaf chick gets pregnant?

henry's already got a pretty solid soccer mom car, and a good job for supporting a family. maybe he's trying to tell us something?

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