I can only say that I am jealous of the cycling infrastructure you have there! And, I can only imagine how many heads you turn riding a e-bakfiets in Indiana!
Bicycles are a great local transportation option. Cities need to do more to encourage people to ride bicycles safely. Safe, protected bike lanes and trails are needed to encourage more older adults and children to ride bicycles or scooters. Ebikes are bringing many older adults back to cycling. Healthy exercise, fossil fuels free transportation and great for social distancing. Every adult and child should own a bicycle and ride it regularly.
What Carmel has been able to do is just incredible. Most cities in the state of Indiana are completely paralyzed by INDOT red tape and a lack of vision. Mayor Brainerd's commitment to implementing best practices and gaining knowledge through reading is truly remarkable. We do have a lot of well intentioned people all over the state but very few are willing to dig as deep or push as hard for the bold changes that are desperately needed in this country. I can't wait to live in community like this someday.
We are doing good work here. Unfortunately, many of the Carmel traffic engineers want to prioritize level of service over safety, which is evident via double lane roundabouts, but we can remedy that in the future with traffic calming measures and removing lanes.
For central Indiana it kind of is. Most who live here simply aren't used to it. Fortunately, I lived in Minnesota for 7 years and routinely found myself in -20 to -45 in the middle of winter. Certainly changed my definition of cold.
The bike lanes in Carmel have been in place for quite a while and continuing to expand. I've only lived here for 7 months now, but I notice quite a bit of bike traffic, unlike any large suburb I've ever seen before. Yes, Americans are still driving oversized vehicles as standard nowadays.
I’ve lived here since 2006 and bike riding is definitely increased. Especially as new paths are constructed and connected to our neighboring towns. I can get to more places via bike on paths and never have to ride in the road.
People that think bicycles need to be a bigger part of local transportation systems need to contact their local transportation planners and elected officials and encourage more protected bike lanes and trails be constructed. Children should be able to ride to school safely on protected bike lanes and not need to be driven in a mini van.
I can only say that I am jealous of the cycling infrastructure you have there! And, I can only imagine how many heads you turn riding a e-bakfiets in Indiana!
For sure it's a head turner. While I enjoy it sometimes, I do look forward to the day when people aren't dumbfounded by cargo bikes in the US.
Looks like a new neighborhood in a Dutch city. Seems pretty livable to me. And that I say that as a Dutchman, that says something :-)
Bicycles are a great local transportation option. Cities need to do more to encourage people to ride bicycles safely. Safe, protected bike lanes and trails are needed to encourage more older adults and children to ride bicycles or scooters. Ebikes are bringing many older adults back to cycling. Healthy exercise, fossil fuels free transportation and great for social distancing. Every adult and child should own a bicycle and ride it regularly.
What Carmel has been able to do is just incredible. Most cities in the state of Indiana are completely paralyzed by INDOT red tape and a lack of vision. Mayor Brainerd's commitment to implementing best practices and gaining knowledge through reading is truly remarkable. We do have a lot of well intentioned people all over the state but very few are willing to dig as deep or push as hard for the bold changes that are desperately needed in this country. I can't wait to live in community like this someday.
We are doing good work here. Unfortunately, many of the Carmel traffic engineers want to prioritize level of service over safety, which is evident via double lane roundabouts, but we can remedy that in the future with traffic calming measures and removing lanes.
I do the same thing with Walmart grocery pickup, and in Orlando, January is the best time of year to get groceries! (With a BOB Yak trailer)
Curbside pickup and cargo bikes have been a game changer for a lot of people.
I noticed the Bicycle Dutch sticker. Does Mark sell those?
He does not, but if you contact me at americanfietser@gmail.com, I may be able to help you out.
Is -9C considered *cold* for January in Indiana? I was laughing at the Kroger guy at the end.
For central Indiana it kind of is. Most who live here simply aren't used to it. Fortunately, I lived in Minnesota for 7 years and routinely found myself in -20 to -45 in the middle of winter. Certainly changed my definition of cold.
Brandon. Do you notice more bike traffic since they constructed the bike lanes? And are people still driving those big trucks and SUV's?
The bike lanes in Carmel have been in place for quite a while and continuing to expand. I've only lived here for 7 months now, but I notice quite a bit of bike traffic, unlike any large suburb I've ever seen before. Yes, Americans are still driving oversized vehicles as standard nowadays.
I’ve lived here since 2006 and bike riding is definitely increased. Especially as new paths are constructed and connected to our neighboring towns. I can get to more places via bike on paths and never have to ride in the road.
@@dave.c42 That's the key: bike network connectivity. My town actually has separated bike routes between my home, work, gym, and shops.
What brand of bar mitts are you using? I need a new pair…
I exclusively use WOBs on my Dutch cargo bikes with swept back bars.
@@AmericanFietser Thanks! Now to find a WOBs dealer who will ship to the US…
People that think bicycles need to be a bigger part of local transportation systems need to contact their local transportation planners and elected officials and encourage more protected bike lanes and trails be constructed. Children should be able to ride to school safely on protected bike lanes and not need to be driven in a mini van.