markopolo- The challenge with increasing bike lanes and lane widths in general is that this costs far more money, planning, time and the agreement of other road users then the traffic signal cyclist sensing cameras do. Far more. I agree that when streets are redone any extra lane width should be considered. But expect strong resistance from land owners.
To get new riders to consider using their bike as transportation (and not just recreation) often requires a lot of "activation energy" in the sense of making these less comfortable in traffic riders be at ease and have a sense of safety. These cameras are a low cost step in that direction. But by no means the last step. Andy.
Re: “Cameras will help 'stranded' cyclists”
markopolo- The challenge with increasing bike lanes and lane widths in general is that this costs far more money, planning, time and the agreement of other road users then the traffic signal cyclist sensing cameras do. Far more. I agree that when streets are redone any extra lane width should be considered. But expect strong resistance from land owners.
To get new riders to consider using their bike as transportation (and not just recreation) often requires a lot of "activation energy" in the sense of making these less comfortable in traffic riders be at ease and have a sense of safety. These cameras are a low cost step in that direction. But by no means the last step. Andy.