MUP passing etiquette
05-13-18, 07:09 PM
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I like to just sit on the MUP in the underpass and have picnics because why not? It's fun to use the MUP and I only have to walk 3 miles out of my way to do so.
05-14-18, 06:20 AM
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I mean politely without getting into any yelling.
-mr. bill
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05-14-18, 07:06 AM
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That's interesting. Was there any utilization, office workers shuttling from one office building to another? I didn't work in offices there but I did some freelance computer support there and was always curious about that.
05-14-18, 04:52 PM
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Oh, that is right, you are recreational riding on the path paid for with transportation funds and so you do not have panniers.
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05-14-18, 05:15 PM
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Should you really be posting about bicycles on an internet originally designed and funded for military and academic use?
05-14-18, 06:58 PM
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You seem to have a bag fetish. Do you care if I put my grocery in a pannier bag, messenger bag, or backpack? How many pannier bag? One in the back, two in the back, or front (one/two)? All of them? What about a handlebar bag? Seat bag? All of the above bag?
Is there an approved frame material I should be riding on our MUP? How many spoke should I have in my wheel, and should there be more spoke in the front wheel or the back wheel, or the same number of spoke? Can my rim be carbon, aluminum, or must my rim be steel? Is it ok if my rim don’t match?
Are drop handlebar ok, or must they be straight? How many chainwheel, and how many sprocket. Fixie or freewheel?
I mean, YOU seem to think you are paying for our MUP, so you make the rule. (Along with the person who doesn't believe person should walk.)
-mr, bill
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05-15-18, 09:30 AM
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Not much that I saw, at least in the middle of the afternoon. 1-2 people on a 16-24 passenger shuttle. Might have been more popular at the rush hours or during special events.
05-15-18, 09:42 PM
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Again your post has nothing to do with the real discussion at hand. Par for the course with you.
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05-15-18, 09:44 PM
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Because I’m not a creep.
You seem to have a bag fetish. Do you care if I put my grocery in a pannier bag, messenger bag, or backpack? How many pannier bag? One in the back, two in the back, or front (one/two)? All of them? What about a handlebar bag? Seat bag? All of the above bag?
Is there an approved frame material I should be riding on our MUP? How many spoke should I have in my wheel, and should there be more spoke in the front wheel or the back wheel, or the same number of spoke? Can my rim be carbon, aluminum, or must my rim be steel? Is it ok if my rim don’t match?
Are drop handlebar ok, or must they be straight? How many chainwheel, and how many sprocket. Fixie or freewheel?
I mean, YOU seem to think you are paying for our MUP, so you make the rule. (Along with the person who doesn't believe person should walk.)
-mr, bill
You seem to have a bag fetish. Do you care if I put my grocery in a pannier bag, messenger bag, or backpack? How many pannier bag? One in the back, two in the back, or front (one/two)? All of them? What about a handlebar bag? Seat bag? All of the above bag?
Is there an approved frame material I should be riding on our MUP? How many spoke should I have in my wheel, and should there be more spoke in the front wheel or the back wheel, or the same number of spoke? Can my rim be carbon, aluminum, or must my rim be steel? Is it ok if my rim don’t match?
Are drop handlebar ok, or must they be straight? How many chainwheel, and how many sprocket. Fixie or freewheel?
I mean, YOU seem to think you are paying for our MUP, so you make the rule. (Along with the person who doesn't believe person should walk.)
-mr, bill
Sad you do not have the passion for pedestrian and cyclist use of ALL interstates.
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05-16-18, 04:46 PM
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Anyhow, yeah, a stranger who offers someone an unsolicited ride home is a creep.
And nobody can fit his groceries in any bag.
-mr. bill
05-23-18, 02:25 PM
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I think you know very well that there is currently zero funding for exclusive "bicycle transportation" trails in the US. Which is why I do not understand why you seem to believe that following funding is the same as a guarantee of exclusive use.
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05-23-18, 05:04 PM
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Why are you unable to post without making personal attacks?
I think you know very well that there is currently zero funding for exclusive "bicycle transportation" trails in the US. Which is why I do not understand why you seem to believe that following funding is the same as a guarantee of exclusive use.
I think you know very well that there is currently zero funding for exclusive "bicycle transportation" trails in the US. Which is why I do not understand why you seem to believe that following funding is the same as a guarantee of exclusive use.
At least quote people correctly if you should wish to begin an honest discussion.
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05-23-18, 06:03 PM
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Why not put his groceries in your panniers and carry them to his home?
Oh, that is right, you are recreational riding on the path paid for with transportation funds and so you do not have panniers.
Oh, that is right, you are recreational riding on the path paid for with transportation funds and so you do not have panniers.
Is that correct?
If so, why is anyone using a path paid for with transportation funds in the wrong if the path is not designated by law as "transportation only"?
And if you meant something totally different, please explain yourself without sarcasm so it is clear what point you are making.
05-24-18, 03:20 PM
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I have quoted you verbatim several times, and I will do so again:
So, crediting you with actually having a point with this statement: It appears that you are saying that Mr. Bill was in the wrong for not having a bike set up for transportation since he was on a bike path paid for with transportation funds.
Is that correct?
If so, why is anyone using a path paid for with transportation funds in the wrong if the path is not designated by law as "transportation only"?
And if you meant something totally different, please explain yourself without sarcasm so it is clear what point you are making.
So, crediting you with actually having a point with this statement: It appears that you are saying that Mr. Bill was in the wrong for not having a bike set up for transportation since he was on a bike path paid for with transportation funds.
Is that correct?
If so, why is anyone using a path paid for with transportation funds in the wrong if the path is not designated by law as "transportation only"?
And if you meant something totally different, please explain yourself without sarcasm so it is clear what point you are making.
There is no point trying to clarify things with you, because you will simply twist any clarification as well. It would be best if you simply stayed out of the middle of others discussions between themselves.
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05-25-18, 04:33 AM
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Several posters are unable to stay on topic and would rather argue and disrupt the thread.
Closed.
Closed.
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