Narrow "Bike Lanes" in Medford
by Gary Shaff on Feb, 22 2018
The image below was taken on West Main Street, west of Columbus in Medford. The bike lane is roughly two and one-half feet wide (measured from the outside edge of the gutter to the center of the lane stripe). Each mark on the measuring stick is equal to one foot. 
With bike lanes like these, it is no wonder that only six percent of the roughly 1,000 Medford residents who were surveyed, as a part of the City’s Transportation Plan Update, said “I am confident and secure with riding my bicycle on the streets and have few concerns about safety.” I’ll bet that those City residents don’t ride on West Main. The entirety of the Transportation System Plan Update, Community Survey is available HERE.
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Scheduled Rides Resume 5/21
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Saturday, Sep 18
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Velo Melo
Start time Varies: Start Location Varies
25-30 Miles, Mellow (11-14 mph), Some Hills
Contact: Lisa Brill - 510-432-3971
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{"id":6323,"title":"Siskiyou Velo Trikers Saturday Ride","description":"NOTE that this ride is on TUESDAYS AND SATURDAYS. <br \/>\r\nSiskiyou Velo introduces a new, weekly, group ride for recumbent trikers called Siskiyou Velo Trikers. All trike rides will be at a leisurely pace --7 to 9 mph-- over 10 to 16-mile distances, with each ride starting from a different location and at varied start times. We'll always stop for coffee to socialize. <br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nNon-members will be required to (1) sign a release form for club insurance purposes; (2) be helmeted and (3) carry a spare tube. After the first ride, club membership will be required. To learn more about the club, see <a href=\"https:\/\/www.siskiyouvelo.org\/about\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/www.siskiyouvelo.org\/about\/<\/a>. <br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nOn each ride, we'll assure new trike riders of our concern over safety with a review of group ride basics. (what's a sweep?) Each ride will have an experienced ride leader and an assigned sweep.<br \/>\r\n","start_location":"Start Location Varies","unprefixed_start_location":"Start Location Varies","pace":"Leisurely (7-9 mph)","terrain":"Flat","distance":"Moderate","ride_leader":"Phil Gagnon","phone_number":"541-488-4289","email":"philgagnon13@gmail.com","time":"Start time Varies","date":{"timestamp":1632034740,"formatted":"Saturday, Sep 18","midnightTimestamp":1631948400,"dayOfWeek":"Saturday"}}
Siskiyou Velo Trikers Saturday Ride
Start time Varies: Start Location Varies
Moderate Miles, Leisurely (7-9 mph), Flat
Contact: Phil Gagnon - 541-488-4289
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Brisk Ride
Start time Varies: Start Location Varies
50+ Miles, Brisk (>18 mph), Hilly
Contact: Dennis Cramer - 541-773-5804
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Monday, Sep 20
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Monday Coffee Ride
9:00am: Meet at Colver Park in Phoenix
25-30 Miles, Moderate / Brisk (14 - 18+ mph), Some Hills
Contact: Dennis Cramer - 541-773-5804
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Tuesday, Sep 21
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Siskiyou Velo Trikers Tuesday Ride
Start time Varies: Start Location Varies
Moderate Miles, Leisurely (7-9 mph), Flat
Contact: Phil Gagnon - 541-488-4289
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3/10/2018 at 9:54AM
Recumbent bikes are 33 inches wide - outside of wheel to outside of wheel.