Comments on: Florida’s Route A1A – And Why It Matters To The Entire Bike Industry http://www.interbiketimes.com/2006/08/22/florida%e2%80%99s-route-a1a-and-why-it-matters-to-the-entire-bike-industry/ The Official Blog Of Interbike Tue, 22 Nov 2011 22:46:33 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: FDOT Employee http://www.interbiketimes.com/2006/08/22/florida%e2%80%99s-route-a1a-and-why-it-matters-to-the-entire-bike-industry/comment-page-1/#comment-105 FDOT Employee Wed, 27 Sep 2006 02:17:42 +0000 http://www.interbiketimes.com/florida%e2%80%99s-route-a1a-and-why-it-matters-to-the-entire-bike-industry/#comment-105 I just happened upon this post. Being a FDOT employee as well as a cyclist who has ridden that stretch of roadway numerous times, I understand what you're trying to do but you really don't have all of the facts straight. Other factors are also playing into this. In my position with the Department I've sat in numerous production meetings where the job segments have been discussed (job segments are based on funding) and am extremely familiar with the facts thereof. Being both a cyclist and FDOT employee my thoughts and opinions have been sought out about this matter. Fortunately/unfortunately when Federal Funds are used in any of the phases of a project Federal Standards must be adhered to. Also, resistance and lack of cooperation from the cities located along the project corridor have hindered any progress. All of the jobs should have been Let by now and construction commnencing after the tourist season. I know that this might not have been helpful but believe me we're trying to appease all parties involved. One item that should be addressed is outlawing the use of cell phones when driving. I've seen more than my fair share of accidents. Thanks. I just happened upon this post. Being a FDOT employee as well as a cyclist who has ridden that stretch of roadway numerous times, I understand what you’re trying to do but you really don’t have all of the facts straight. Other factors are also playing into this. In my position with the Department I’ve sat in numerous production meetings where the job segments have been discussed (job segments are based on funding) and am extremely familiar with the facts thereof.

Being both a cyclist and FDOT employee my thoughts and opinions have been sought out about this matter. Fortunately/unfortunately when Federal Funds are used in any of the phases of a project Federal Standards must be adhered to. Also, resistance and lack of cooperation from the cities located along the project corridor have hindered any progress. All of the jobs should have been Let by now and construction commnencing after the tourist season.

I know that this might not have been helpful but believe me we’re trying to appease all parties involved. One item that should be addressed is outlawing the use of cell phones when driving. I’ve seen more than my fair share of accidents.

Thanks.

]]> By: Rich Kelly http://www.interbiketimes.com/2006/08/22/florida%e2%80%99s-route-a1a-and-why-it-matters-to-the-entire-bike-industry/comment-page-1/#comment-48 Rich Kelly Wed, 30 Aug 2006 00:20:42 +0000 http://www.interbiketimes.com/florida%e2%80%99s-route-a1a-and-why-it-matters-to-the-entire-bike-industry/#comment-48 Nice post, Mike! For those readers who don't know Mike, he's Interbike's Advocacy Director. Mike is a very visible and active member of the bicycle advocacy community while working on behalf of Interbike, the bicycle industry and as a board member of the League of American Bicyclists. Mike was also the first president of Bikes Belong and is a former publisher of Bicycling Magazine. I really enjoyed getting to know him at Winterbike and the BLC earlier this year in Phoenix and at the National Bike Summit in Washington DC. He's a good guy to hang out with but I only get to see him a few times a year because he lives in Florida - hence the posting on a Sunshine State issue (that could have an impact on all of us). Oh, and he loooves Diet Coke. Nice post, Mike!
For those readers who don’t know Mike, he’s Interbike’s Advocacy Director. Mike is a very visible and active member of the bicycle advocacy community while working on behalf of Interbike, the bicycle industry and as a board member of the League of American Bicyclists. Mike was also the first president of Bikes Belong and is a former publisher of Bicycling Magazine.
I really enjoyed getting to know him at Winterbike and the BLC earlier this year in Phoenix and at the National Bike Summit in Washington DC. He’s a good guy to hang out with but I only get to see him a few times a year because he lives in Florida – hence the posting on a Sunshine State issue (that could have an impact on all of us).
Oh, and he loooves Diet Coke.

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