Woah so many thoughts! 1. This looks like a much more sensible design for a protected intersection compared to the one on Dexter Ave in Seattle. I really don't understand why they felt the need to add an extra stop line and lights for each direction for the Dexter one. Just make it clear that cyclists must yield to pedestrians (as they've done here) and let them filter forward to the front-most stop line. 2. The curbs at 1:00 look very tight. Worried someone will either run into the curb or strike it with their pedal if they aren't careful. 3. The placement of the bike detector lights is brilliant. I wish every bike detector had lights like that close to the rider. 4. I think it's a huge mistake that they didn't add any bike lane stubs to NE 24 St. Given the space constraints, they're likely going to have to completely redo the intersection if and when they decide to add bike lines in that direction in the future. Very short-sighted considering how expensive protected intersections are to install. 5. There should really be a dedicated light cycle for bikes in all directions to allow cyclists to make one seamless turn. It would also further prevent the risk of right hooks. I suppose that change can always be made later once the network is more established. 6. Of course, the buffered bike lane is already full of debris 🙄
Redmond should lean into that 'Bicycle Capital of the northwest' , why not? They already have a destination in Marymoor Park and the Velodrome, good access through a couple trail systems, and now a bunch of bike-friendly arterials. What they need is more events, and I have just the thing- bring back the Redmond Criterium races!
Overall, I think it is a big improvement to what used to be there. A little bit sketchy with all the turns and possibility of pedestrians crossing over the bike lane where it looks like a sidewalk. You were also right next to the old location of the Performance Bike brick and mortar store.
![Exploring South Maui's "Moon Surface", Beaches and Resorts [Uncut Bike Ride w/ Commentary]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/z5ILLWl5Gl4/mqdefault.jpg)
What did you think of all the changes? Where else do you think needs a revamp? Does this make it easier for you to ride a bicycle?
Between this and actually planning for and supporting the link extension Redmond is doing a great job showing Bellevue what they could have had lol
Kudos to Redmond. With a bike infrastructure like that combined with the light rail, who needs a car? Nice sweater, Hanoch.
I love the map/gps overlay for these kind of videos
This is better than I thought it would be. Bike detected signs are a nice touch, haven't seen those elsewhere
Woah so many thoughts!
1. This looks like a much more sensible design for a protected intersection compared to the one on Dexter Ave in Seattle. I really don't understand why they felt the need to add an extra stop line and lights for each direction for the Dexter one. Just make it clear that cyclists must yield to pedestrians (as they've done here) and let them filter forward to the front-most stop line.
2. The curbs at 1:00 look very tight. Worried someone will either run into the curb or strike it with their pedal if they aren't careful.
3. The placement of the bike detector lights is brilliant. I wish every bike detector had lights like that close to the rider.
4. I think it's a huge mistake that they didn't add any bike lane stubs to NE 24 St. Given the space constraints, they're likely going to have to completely redo the intersection if and when they decide to add bike lines in that direction in the future. Very short-sighted considering how expensive protected intersections are to install.
5. There should really be a dedicated light cycle for bikes in all directions to allow cyclists to make one seamless turn. It would also further prevent the risk of right hooks. I suppose that change can always be made later once the network is more established.
6. Of course, the buffered bike lane is already full of debris 🙄
Yeah, I'm not sure why they didn't at least bevel the edges of those curbs so they have a smooth transition.
They still have that giant bike sign in Redmond! I remember seeing that as a kid.
Another great video Hanoch!
Do you have a cameraman following you, or is that drone footage?
@@PeteLorimer it's the Hover air drone!
@ it follows you so perfectly. I love it. A camera crew in your pocket
Love the 4" nearside bike signal heads.
Redmond should lean into that 'Bicycle Capital of the northwest' , why not? They already have a destination in Marymoor Park and the Velodrome, good access through a couple trail systems, and now a bunch of bike-friendly arterials. What they need is more events, and I have just the thing- bring back the Redmond Criterium races!
Very impressive
Overall, I think it is a big improvement to what used to be there. A little bit sketchy with all the turns and possibility of pedestrians crossing over the bike lane where it looks like a sidewalk. You were also right next to the old location of the Performance Bike brick and mortar store.