Red Light Camera Update
From the Pittsburgh Post Gazette
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/06050/657318.stm
Red-light runners. An insurance firm has ranked the intersection of Grant Avenue and Roosevelt Boulevard in Philadelphia as one of the most dangerous in the country.
Since those cameras that take photos of drivers who run red lights were installed about a year ago, they've recorded a total of 26,198 violations. Wow! Does anybody obey traffic laws in Philadelphia?
Things appear to be improving, according to state Rep. John Perzel, R-Philadelphia, the House majority leader. Between Dec. 23 and Jan. 22, violations dropped 88 percent, to 525, from a monthly high in July.
"It's proof that the program is working," he said of the city's first red-light cameras. Since then, cameras have been installed at two other Philadelphia intersections as part of a Perzel-sponsored pilot program which runs through December 2007.
Look for future legislation to enable other areas of the state, including Pittsburgh, to use the new traffic law enforcement tool.
The red-light cameras are a safety matter, not a money-maker, for Philadelphia. The city parking authority, which sends out the tickets, recoups its operating expenses. The rest of the moola goes to the state for safety programs.
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Monday, February 20, 2006
Saturday, February 18, 2006
Populist Rallying Cry - Death to Gas Taxes! ... but fix those damn roads.
Populist Rallying Cry - Death to Gas Taxes! ... but fix those damn roads.
A letter to the editor in the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review slams PENNDOT for spending money on public transportation and bike trails (As if! but later on that myth).
Almost all of the multi-use path money comes from the federal government which has transportation enhancements funds set aside, coupled with a 20% required local match from the county or municipality. You cannot build roads with the money. If PENNDOT were to forego spending that money it would simply go another state.
"If the governor cares about the poor and the elderly, reduce the gasoline tax and spend the PennDOT money only on the roads and bridges"
Yes if the governor cared about the people who cannot drive he would cut the public transportation and spend it on roads and bridges. Again the writer is preaching inequality.
Since gas taxes are excise taxes (per gallon) as opposed to sales taxes rising gas prices can actually reduce revenue, as people drive less and switch to hybrid vehicles. If the gas tax was a sales tax PENNDOT would have money pouring out of their eyeballs.
Want to stick it to the man? Get some exercise by walking the three blocks to Taco Bell.
A letter to the editor in the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review slams PENNDOT for spending money on public transportation and bike trails (As if! but later on that myth).
"Another questionable expenditure are the bicycle trails. Bicycle trails may be nice, but at the present time they are a luxury for a few people when the roads and bridges should be taken care of first."
Almost all of the multi-use path money comes from the federal government which has transportation enhancements funds set aside, coupled with a 20% required local match from the county or municipality. You cannot build roads with the money. If PENNDOT were to forego spending that money it would simply go another state.
"If the governor cares about the poor and the elderly, reduce the gasoline tax and spend the PennDOT money only on the roads and bridges"
Yes if the governor cared about the people who cannot drive he would cut the public transportation and spend it on roads and bridges. Again the writer is preaching inequality.
Since gas taxes are excise taxes (per gallon) as opposed to sales taxes rising gas prices can actually reduce revenue, as people drive less and switch to hybrid vehicles. If the gas tax was a sales tax PENNDOT would have money pouring out of their eyeballs.
Want to stick it to the man? Get some exercise by walking the three blocks to Taco Bell.
Wednesday, February 15, 2006
Chinatown Bus Bike Policy
Chinatown Bus Bike Policy
Goto Bus Services bike policy as posted on the website.
BICYCLES - Bicycles may be transported, customer may email to support@gotobus.com in advance to confirm space availability.
A much more bike friendly policy than Greyhound or Amtrak
Goto Bus Services bike policy as posted on the website.
BICYCLES - Bicycles may be transported, customer may email to support@gotobus.com in advance to confirm space availability.
A much more bike friendly policy than Greyhound or Amtrak
Sunday, February 12, 2006
BCGP Annual Meeting Postponed
Annual Meeting Postponed
Due to the snow emergency the BCGP Annual Meeting has been postponed.
Happy Sledding!
Due to the snow emergency the BCGP Annual Meeting has been postponed.
Happy Sledding!
Saturday, February 11, 2006
PENNDOT Adding Teeth to Bicycle Pedestrian Checklist
PENNDOT Adding Teeth to Bicycle Pedestrian Checklist
PENNDOT is working on a Strike Off Letter (PENNDOT speak for an official directive) that will be compel the Department to use the checklist for all projects except for routine maintenance such as repaving.
Ironically District 6-0 has planning money from DVRPC to design bike lanes on roads as part of the repaving process. However this process has been stymied by a lack of right of way and the disturbing bikeway occupancy permit which requires municipalities to remove snow.
PENNDOT is working on a Strike Off Letter (PENNDOT speak for an official directive) that will be compel the Department to use the checklist for all projects except for routine maintenance such as repaving.
Ironically District 6-0 has planning money from DVRPC to design bike lanes on roads as part of the repaving process. However this process has been stymied by a lack of right of way and the disturbing bikeway occupancy permit which requires municipalities to remove snow.
Friday, February 03, 2006
PENNDOT Completes 291 in Chester City
PENNDOT Completes 291 in Chester City
Great example to show that business as usual still prevails at PENNDOT District 6 (with an assist from the county and city). They widened a Bicycle PA Route E route without any accommodation for bikes.
This city already bears the brunt of bicycle and pedestrian crashes in the county. And there is more to come. Plans are in place to put high speed ramps to feed into the street grid.
The original 291 with the expansion from condemned properties to the left
Great example to show that business as usual still prevails at PENNDOT District 6 (with an assist from the county and city). They widened a Bicycle PA Route E route without any accommodation for bikes.
This city already bears the brunt of bicycle and pedestrian crashes in the county. And there is more to come. Plans are in place to put high speed ramps to feed into the street grid.
The original 291 with the expansion from condemned properties to the left
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