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@rockmiller.bsky.social

Traffic Engineer with focus on walking, biking, and safety. Pioneer In bikeway deign. Working to bring best international designs to US.

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Great to see you coming to CA.

05.03.2025 06:50 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Living near LA, I met Dr. Shoup a few times. I thanked him for his earth-shaking work on parking. He thanked me for helping make UCLA campus more bike friendly. Envying those who studied under him. Rest in Peace, Dr.

09.02.2025 04:18 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Hi Roger, we met at the NACTO reception during TRB. Lots of respect for the work in your state.

26.01.2025 19:58 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I got a copy but it’s still in the queue.

08.01.2025 03:28 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It’s a huge honor to hear today that I have been named an honorary member of the Institute of Transportation Engineers. As
a walk bike person I have often felt a little off center, but this assures me that it’s the right track.

05.01.2025 21:51 β€” πŸ‘ 16    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

I have seen the Chicago study. One long busy street with multiple treatments.

04.01.2025 21:53 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I think there may be a local setting issue. I feel they work ok on slow streets for trailblazing but not on busier streets where riders stay in the door zone. But feelings are not evidence and should be proven.

04.01.2025 21:52 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

#trbam I’m here a day early. It’s cold outside.

04.01.2025 02:37 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

CA police collision reports take the addresses of the drivers. ID info is supposed to be redacted from copies given to the public to preserve privacy but it’s not always done.

29.12.2024 05:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Bikeway Engineering in the 70s, a Turning Point - TRIDNational Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and MedicineTransportation Research BoardNational Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine

Behind TRB paywall. Used to be free. I can send a personal copy if you can’t access.

trid.trb.org/View/1494756

29.12.2024 02:55 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I wrote my version of the Forester story in a TRB paper a few years ago. First heard his name when doing early biking research in Davis. Another chapter of the book I will never write.

28.12.2024 22:11 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

You almost always see Orcas on Alaska cruises in the panhandle areas. Orca this far south is very unusual.

28.12.2024 21:50 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I drove past on Spring St only about an hour ago.

27.12.2024 05:06 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It’s an honor to be asked to contribute to this journal. The saga of getting a state law changed. Every 20mph sign I see makes it worthwhile.

14.12.2024 03:59 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Wow. I didn’t know it was out yet.

13.12.2024 16:36 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

This new AASHTO bike guide should provide the level of detail for bikes. It may also reduce hesitation to employ. But it is a separate publication and not $ free. The graphic shows many non road design features such as continuous bldg faces,sidewalk adjacent, no driveways, no parking.

13.12.2024 16:12 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I think for the US that NACTO urban street design guide comes close. There might be an FHWA publication that I am not aware of. These guides are not as detailed as AASHTO and state guides. It will ultimately require merging of multiple sources of guidance and sorting of responsibilities.

13.12.2024 16:04 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

@tracktwentynine.bsky.social is that yours on the cover?

11.12.2024 00:18 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Ordered my copy.

10.12.2024 22:10 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Most of the traffic engineers on this platform ride bikes. Time is spent trying to get acceptance of new ideas from those who don’t.

03.12.2024 03:40 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I’ve been fooled before. Promise??!

03.12.2024 03:29 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Preview
Design Options to Reduce Conflicts Between Turning Motor Vehicles and Bicycles: Conduct of Research Report Read online, download a free PDF.


New research report discourages skinny bike lanes between through lanes and long right turn lanes. Favors separation.
nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/2828...

28.11.2024 02:30 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

I feel the same way. So I put a photo with some slight relevance in and get no likes. I guess I need to think it out better.

23.11.2024 18:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
You always hear about the big cities, but you can see scenes like this in small cities and towns if you travel. Basel SW.

You always hear about the big cities, but you can see scenes like this in small cities and towns if you travel. Basel SW.

Most anywhere in continental Europe. Basel SW.

22.11.2024 06:11 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Impressive results. Next challenge is to get those in control to be aware of the results.

22.11.2024 05:57 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It takes a city…or a bunch of them.

21.11.2024 06:35 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Will people know the timer is related to the appearance of the Walk?

21.11.2024 04:39 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I like that Matt is experimenting but yours is ultimately better suited. Do I need an experiment permit to install? one?

21.11.2024 04:32 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Glad to see bikedelaware under the blue sky. One of my favorite state bike advocacy groups, helping push DE to the front.

20.11.2024 02:23 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

CA has a guideline for a long minimum green based on bicycle startup and clearance.

16.11.2024 21:37 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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