Comments on: BAC prepares for bike boulevard discussion in August

By: Bike boulevard fight may come to a head at tonight’s BAC meeting | Tucson Velo

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 14:21:37 +0000

[...] debate about bicycle boulevards again takes center stage at the Tucson Pima County Bicycle Pedestrian Committee meeting [...]

By: tucsonvelo

tucsonvelo — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 06:20:53 +0000

Thanks for the comment Erik. It certainly wasn't my intention to pigeon-hole him nor was it my intention to suggest there was something underhanded about his appointment. (BAC members are appointed by the council member or supervisor in the district which they are representing.)

That being said, I do think the information about the website is valuable in adding context to the issue.

By: Erik

Erik — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 05:22:13 +0000

I once told somebody that I would sooner cut out a kidney and feed it to the cat than join the BAC, but I do admire many of those on it.

I don't think you should define Ian Johnson as “the founder of a website advocating for bike boulevards.” Johnson is a long-time cycling advocate of many stripes and skills, and he can regularly be seen riding his longtail around town on errands, sometimes even accompanied by his wife, riding side-saddle on the back. Pigeon-holing him as some sort of focused bike-boulevard advocate suggests political underhandedness in his appointment that didn't actually happen.

By: Psibley

Psibley — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 06:08:53 +0000

Going to a BAC meeting will make you despair for the human race. That was my reaction, anyway.

By: Edward Cantrell

Edward Cantrell — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:11:36 +0000

I am told ASL interpreter will be provided for this. So, you deaf cyclists, please come!