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WASHINGTON - Federal health officials have approved a highly anticipated hepatitis C drug from Gilead Sciences Inc. that is expected to offer a faster, more palatable cure to millions of people infected with the liver-destroying virus.
FRANKFORT, Kentucky - A group of landowners in the path of a pipeline project are seeking a court ruling on whether the developers can take control of their land through eminent domain.
WASHINGTON - The Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved the first drug to treat an unusual condition that causes painful, curved erections in men.
MUSKEGON, Michigan - Grand Valley State University's Michigan Alternative and Renewable Energy Center has launched a number of upstart businesses, but breakthrough products have been few and far between.
LAS VEGAS - NASCAR continues to work on improving its on-track product, an endeavor chairman Brian France takes so seriously he plans to attend Monday's test at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
LOS ANGELES - Spotify, the Swedish music streaming service, is set to announce a new feature that will allow users to pick specific tracks and listen to them on mobile devices for free.
RALEIGH, North Carolina - A consultant examining options for overhauling Medicaid in North Carolina said Thursday it could be 2020 before any plan to stabilize costs and shift risk toward the private sector is implemented fully.
WASHINGTON - Silver could take on a whole new meaning when it comes to car shopping. With more older drivers on the road, the federal government is contemplating a "silver car" rating system that will help identify which cars better protect elderly drivers and passengers in a crash.
NEW YORK - AT&T is joining T-Mobile in reducing monthly fees for people who pay for their own devices.
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BRANSON, Missouri - Southwest Airlines has announced plans to drop service to Branson and two other cities.
HOUSTON - BP's strategy after the Deepwater Horizon tragedy: Go deeper.
TWIN FALLS, Idaho - A report from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration says the Idaho Department of Agriculture spotted moldy yogurt during a routine inspection at a Chobani facility in Twin Falls two months before the company issued a voluntary recall.
MANCHESTER, New Hampshire - U.S. Sen. Kelly Ayotte says New Hampshire is getting shortchanged by a program that is supposed to help expand broadband access in rural communities.
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama - A new report says clinical drug trials and associated pharmaceutical research have become a major part of Alabama's economy, supporting more than 17,000 jobs.
JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri - State agriculture officials say about 1,450 pounds of possibly contaminated beef and pork products have been returned to a southwest Missouri processor.
NEW DELHI - The millions of food vendors peddling tasty morsels from roadside stalls and rickshaws across India have long been an emblem of the country's boisterous, chaotic spirit.
ASUNCION, Paraguay - Paraguayans can now navigate social media, post and poke in their country's main indigenous language following the launch of a Guarani version of Facebook.
LOS ANGELES - Beats Music, the digital music spinoff from the maker of Beats by Dr. Dre headphones, is set to launch in January.
The Jeep Cherokee is back, though no one recognizes the 2014 model - with sleek, modern styling, a long list of safety features, pleasant handling and comfortable on-road ride - as a Cherokee.
HOLLISTON, Massachusetts - Medical instruments maker Harvard Bioscience said Wednesday that it will eliminate about 50 jobs, or 13 percent of its workforce, to save money and plans to reinvest some of the savings in expanding its business in China.
BISMARCK, North Dakota - A Jan. 6 hearing has been scheduled at the Cass County Courthouse in Fargo on a proposed settlement in the case of a failed seed company.
OKLAHOMA CITY - The American Red Cross and AAA are offering safety tips ahead of a winter storm that is expected to drop temperatures and bring a wintry mix of snow, ice and sleet.
WASHINGTON - Federal health regulators are warning the public that certain cardiac defibrillators recalled by Philips Healthcare may fail to deliver a needed shock in an emergency.


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The Iraq War: A Failure of Presidential Leadership
2nd Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division during the Battle of Fallujah in 2004. Credit: DoD.In Supreme Command: Soldiers, Statesmen, and Leadership in Wartime, Eliot Cohen argues that civilian leaders need to be deeply involved in the creation and execution of military strategy. His examination of Abraham Lincoln, Georges Clemenceau, Winston Churchill, and David Ben-Gurion shows that civilian leaders who immerse themselves in politico-military decision-making fare better than those who leave the most important decisions to their generals. Cohen published his book in 2002, just in time for President George W. Bush to read it during a vacation in Texas, about six months before U.S. forces invaded Iraq.
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DIANA **1/2 (113 minutes) M
The ever-versatile, ever-daring Naomi Watts certainly looks and sounds the part of Diana, Princess of Wales in Oliver Hirschbiegel's sedate, telemovie-like account of the post-fairy tale phase of the doomed Diana's romantic life.
Though Dodi Fayed is the beau everyone instantly associates with her, the focus here is squarely on her pre-Dodi relationship with Dr Hasnat Khan (Naveen Andrews). After meeting him in a hospital she carefully seduces him, a means of trying to get her life back on track after her messy separation from Prince Charles. He also has a humanitarian streak she finds reflects her own desire to do good.
Based on the Kate Snell book Diana: Her Last Love, the film certainly works as a thorny romantic drama, with Diana's attempts to keep her personal life private from a voracious media part of a growing list of problems she has holding on to her man. Also tossed into the mix are the reactions from Khan's Pakistani family and his feelings about the way Diana handles the press.
Where the film falls down is in the short shrift it gives her relationship with Fayed and her consequent death in that mythologised Paris tunnel car crash. (Note to the ghoulish: the accident is not depicted. Unfortunately.)
Having spent most of the film inside the details of her relationship with Khan, her follow-up love affair is portrayed as a flighty dalliance designed chiefly to get her own back at the world and at the media, which she happily manipulates through the staging of photo opps.
In an impressive performance, Watts hits home with those scenes where Diana tries getting traction for her charity work, knowingly reprocessing her celebrity into a spotlight on worthy causes. There are also some barbed moments where she rehearses quotable quotes for her famous TV interview.
A major issue the film raises but doesn't face down is just how media savvy Diana was. She alternately shies from it, harnesses its power to promote her private agendas, yet never fully uses it to promote her causes. It's a big gap that leaves one wondering just how much the "princess of people's hearts" had going on upstairs.
And though it might be a questionsble quibble taste-wise, it seems churlish to bookend such a film with security footage of Diana's final night alive and not pay any attention to the details of what happened in her final hours. That, of course, would have required going into more depth with Dodi, something the film is clearly reluctant to do.
Given how so many films these days run way too long, Diana could actually have done with another half-hour putting more meat onto the bones of these underdeveloped chapters of her story.
Fun fact: Whoa! What was that? The notion of having this film run even half a second longer would come as sheer torture to most reviewers. Diana has been subject to one of the most relentless cascades of critical bile in recent memory. The film hasn't just been panned, it's been positively hated. Of all the reviews, perhaps the harshest (and funniest) quote comes courtesy of Donald Clarke of the Irish Times who opined it was "too stupefyingly dull to compete with Mommie Dearest on the midnight movie circuit." Ouch.
2 GUNS * (109 minutes) MA
In the worst-directed action film since Guillermo del Toro's Pacific Rim, Denzel Washington and Mark Wahlberg play double-dealing, mis-matched partners in crime in a south-of-the-border blur of drug running, muzzle flash and colliding, confusing plotlines.
Edited with a jittery artlessness, the film undercuts its drive and peppering of (presumably improvised) one liners by offering up a mess of a story and an array of characters whose fate is not of the slightest concern. Really, it's yet another serving of action mulch featuring noisy scenes of people firing automatic weapons at each other where you simply do not care where the bullets land. (Sigh. Where's Steven Seagal when you need him?)
The result is an oxymoronic marvel: a fast-paced action film that is almost completely boring (Bill Paxton spices things up briefly). The direction by Iceland's Baltasar Kormakur (101 Reykjavik) is so atonal it suggests he either directed the film while he was on Facebook or actually directed the film via Facebook. The film's screenplay is credited to Blake Masters, who was behind Law & Order: LA.
PUSSY RIOT: A PUNK PRAYER *** (88 minutes) R
Very good documentary about the brazen all-female anti-Putin punk collective Pussy Riot, members of which were hastily thrown in jail and subjected to a show trial after they crashed a church service to perform a political song. The interviews with relatives detailing the chequered backgrounds of these young women serve to sharply highlight the dilemma post-Soviet Russia faces today regarding tolerance of views that go against the orthodoxy. By the end you really do feel like calling Russia and saying "come on, grow up."
Caution: the film's R-rating is due to archival footage of Riot member Nadezhda Tolokonnikova having actual sex as part of a protest.
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Naomi Watts didn't sound or act or even look like Diana, sadly. The movie is awful. This review should be removed from Rotten Tomatoes.
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Hi MRWAJ. Totally Agree. Can you believe that idiot gave Smurfs 2 3.5 stars? Go figure.
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Hi Mylene. It wasn't me! I pretty much see all new releases and have reviews online by Thursday/Friday. Best - Jim S
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There was a guy on the late night program on 3AW who reviewed 3 films 2 of which he hadn't seen.
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Someone needs to critic Jim. Absolutely no idea what a good film is.
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Tina Fey Jokes to GQ: Toddlers Are 'Total D-Bags'
Interviewer Dan Fierman commiserates with Fey about parenting, quoting comedian Louis C.K.'s infamous gag about calling his own children "a**holes."
"I think that any person being an a**hole deserves it," Fey replies. "Especially toddlers-they're total d-bags. You gotta let them know."
On being a supposedly "terrible actor": "[Liz Lemon] is the spine, yes. But I always feel like she's like Jerry Seinfeld on 'Seinfeld.' You couldn't have done 'Seinfeld' and hired some random guy to be Seinfeld. What he was bringing was very specific to him."
On constant Liz-Lemon-is-unattractive gags: "It has nothing to do with the physical symmetry of her size or anything. So no, she's not ugly. She's kind of sloppy. But all the clothes that Liz Lemon wears are much nicer than what I would wear on a writing-hiatus week."
On parenting a newborn, which she's about to do again, with husband Jeff Richmond: "My husband was really good about helping out. The problem was diapers. He never got past the poop. He would do these [gagging noise] Oh God, I'm gonna vomit. Never got over it."
Read the full interview over at GQ.com or grab the print issue on newsstands everywhere. GQ's relaunched iPad app is also available here and features Tina Fey reading an excerpt from her new book, 'Bossypants.'
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- Thursday 21 AprilBy tonyLowest Rank Vote downVote upReport this
tina,it takes one to know one.
- Thursday 21 AprilBy @tonyHigh Rank Vote downVote upReport this
ZING! Well, I guess you told her, Tony! *sarcasm*
- Thursday 21 AprilBy EvilizHigh Rank Vote downVote upReport this
What is with the world nowadays? EVERYBODY has moments of being a 'd-bag'. Behavior that is defined (by me anyway) as 'self-absorbed, whiney, devoid of empathy, and with an inflated sense of self-importance {aka 'the world revolves around me and my needs!'} Sounds like every 2 year old. And before you go off with the "But Eviliz... They don't know better" defense, she's not saying she blames them, just that she points it out to them. "Your behavior is not appropriate." That's called parenting.
- Thursday 21 AprilBy the_fool
She could have meant that the are democrat bags.
- Thursday 21 AprilBy dthomp1313Low Ranked Vote downVote upReport this
who could actualy care what this twit says? If you do, then you desperately need a real life. Put the cigarette down, put up the malt liquor forty, get your fat rear off the couch, and do something worthwhile in life!!
- Thursday 21 AprilBy marvin
Is it so difficult for AOL to print the words "douche bag"?
- Thursday 21 AprilBy yupHigh Rank Vote downVote upReport this
Eviliz,your definition sounds a lot like most 15 year olds as well.
- Thursday 21 AprilBy Ted
Yeah, most kids are.
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As the elevator whisks you from the secure underground parking area directly to the elegant, private foyer of unit 201 - note the carved crown moldings and the amber, crystal chandelier. Just past the foyer is a hand painted bar, which when opened offers wine glass storage and mirrored elegance for your private parties.
The sumptuous master bedroom offers a fireplace with stone columns and a 43 inch flat panel TV - both in view from the king sized Plantation Bed or the reading nook with its comfortable full size sofa. The luxury master bath is furnished with a large walk in shower, jetted tub, and his and her's granite topped vanities.
Two other guest suites offer King sized beds, each with a flickering fireplace with 43 inch flat panel TV's mounted above. One suite bath even has its own jetted tub, granite countertops and a hand held shower. There is no reason that these guests can't enjoy the luxurious accommodations and feel pampered by the fluffy bedding and pillow top mattresses.
The intracoastal bonus room provides one more large flat panel TV over a generous media cabinet, which can be viewed from two deep daybeds with piles of comfy pillows for lounging. This room also offers a wet bar with beverage fridge for instant cold drinks. At night the room can accommodate up to 4 guests on the real twin mattresses - no one has to endure the discomfort of a fold away. The room could also easily convert to a large king bedded suite, complete with wet bar/coffee bar for the lucky occupants of this 4th bedroom..
The oceanfront great room boasts a 52 inch flat panel TV, and a leather sectional with great views of the Atlantic Ocean. An adjacent reading nook provides a fireplace with built in bookshelves and comfortable seating. As in the rest of the condo exclusive art and accessories give the space the look and feel of a high end personal residence
The large kitchen is flanked by a formal dining area with a 'Bob Mackie' designer table and leather chairs that accommodates 6 comfortably. Casual dining for 4 is available in the nook and the long granite topped bar has swivel stools for additional casual dining.
The ocean side lanai is equipped with a dining table, chaise lounges and deep seating surrounding the outdoor fireplace, which like all the fireplaces in the unit can be operated with heat on chilly mornings or evenings, or without heat for ambiance any time of the year.
Enjoy wireless Internet or HD programming on the flat panel TVs Even though the building is a private and secure 14 units, it is only minutes away from grocery stores, shopping and some of the best restaurants on the coast. It is 15 minutes from the Daytona International Speedway and many fine golf courses are close by. The Kennedy Space Center, St. Augustine and Orlando Theme Parks are only an hour away.
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- Guest Sarah R. (Cedar Rapids, Iowa)
- Date of stay 11/08/13
- Review Submitted 11/16/13
I am VERY picky about where I stay on vacation. We really did not want to spend a week crammed into an expensive hotel. Based on recommendations from several friends, I started looking at places to stay on the VRBO website. I researched different condos for weeks before making a final decision. I admit, I was extremely nervous. However, the owner answered all my questions in a timely manner. She also gave me a current reference to call and spoke to me by phone personally several times. Checking into the condo was very easy, even though we came in around 9:30 at night. The condo was beautifully decorated and immaculate! We were also extremely pleased with all the supplies at our disposal from a fully equipped kitchen, to a washer and dryer with laundry soap provided, beach chairs and toys in the storage room, and plenty of blankets and towels to use throughout our stay. With two kids, this large condo gave us the space we needed to have a very relaxing vacation. After this experience, we will use VRBO for every vacation we take. I guarantee we will make arrangements to stay at this condo again if we go back to Florida. You can't find a better condo for the price that is within an hour of all major attractions. It is truly an AMAZING place to stay!Recommended for: Families with teenagers, sightseeing, families with young children, girls getaway, age 55+, adventure seekers.
Owner response: As owners of the Kingston Tower we strive to make everyone's vacation experience a relaxing, fun, and pleasant experience. Receiving reviews such as the one above helps reassure us that we are doing our job. The owners of the Kingston Tower, Roanes, Shannons, and the Maxeys
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In the Lap of Luxury
In the Lap of Luxury
- Guest Jojo (Florida)
- Date of stay 09/19/13
- Review Submitted 09/24/13
Just returned from an Annual Girls Trip at this amazing Condo. There were 10 of us and we had plenty of room and a bed for everyone. The condo is decorated in a Tommy Bahama style and is pure class and elegance. It is very large and spacious. In fact, several of us joked about getting lost on the way to their rooms! We especially loved the sorage room for our Beach Stuff so we didn't have to haul it up and down every day. We also loved the large, round dining room table. We could all sit around it and play games and eat. And of course - the view! Everyone we dealt with was friendly. It was a pleasure and we hope to return next year as well. Thank you to the owner, Mary!Recommended for: Girls getaway.
Owner response: We are so happy that you enjoyed your stay and look forward to you revisiting us in the future!!
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Kingston Towers unit 201
- Guest Carl (United States)
- Date of stay 09/22/12
- Review Submitted 10/15/12
Our family stayed here the last week of Sept., 2012. The unit is beautiful and well kept. The beach view is great, security is excellent. We were a little put off by the initial questions , seemed like a lot of "hoops" to jump through, but in the end was no real issue. We were impressed by our own private elevator lobby and it turned out to feel very secure. The beach is only steps away. The owners are very courteous and made the transaction easy. We hope to stay there again in the near future.Recommended for: Families with teenagers, families with young children.
Owner response: Since the Kingston Tower is a high end, intimate private condo community, featuring only 7 floors with 14 units, security for our quests is a priority. The Kingston Tower quest registration form requires personal information similar to registration at any five star luxury hotel. Sincerely, The Kingston Tower Staff
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- Guest C.M.
- Date of stay 03/25/12
- Review Submitted 04/04/12
"The condo is so beautiful and we thoroughly enjoyed every moment we were there. My aunt who stayed with us was looking at her calendar to see if she could stay there this summer with her family! We'd love to come back this summer. It was the most beautiful and peaceful beach condo we have ever stayed in!" Please pass my thanks on to the other owners.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 1/1
- Guest Kathy (Clinton, MA )
- Date of stay 07/16/11
- Review Submitted 07/24/11
I cannot say enough about this property. It was absolutley beautiful, very clean and spacious. The location was great and it was definately a plus that there were beach chairs, unbrella, toys etc provided for us. There was everything you could possibly need in this condo, from brochures, to board games for the kids, towels were provided, the patio furniture was very comfortable , the pool and beach were great. I would definately recommend this property to anyone looking to have a fabulous vacationj. We had 9 people in our party and there was enough room for everyone.Recommended for: Families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, age 55+, adventure seekers, tourists without a car, romantic getaway.
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Beautiful condo!
Beautiful condo!
- Guest Jan (Birmingham, AL)
- Date of stay 06/21/11
- Review Submitted 07/04/11
My family & I loved our stay at Kingston Tower! The condo was spacious, clean and absolutely beautiful! The view from the wrap around balcony was amazing! The beach was lovely and peaceful with just the right amount of privacy. The owner was extremely helpful, providing brochures and information about area restaurants and businesses. I would definitely recommend this condo to family and friends. Wish we could have stayed longer and look forward to returning in the future!Owner response: Thank you so much for your great reveiw. We are so glad that some of our recent upgrades, such as the additional fireplaces and flat screen T.V. s are adding to the ambiance of ouf condo. We look forward to your next visit.
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San Francisco's Shared Lane Pavement Markings: Improving Bicycle Safety FINAL REPORT February 2004 Prepared for: Prepared by: San Francisco Department of Alta Planning + Design Parking & Traffic Acknowledgements San Francisco Department of Parking & Traffic Oliver Gajda, Project Manager Peter Tannen, Bicycle Program Manager Mike Sallaberry, Principal Engineer Oversight Committee David Alumbaugh, San Francisco Planning Maria Lombardo, San Francisco County Department Transportation Authority Maria Ayerdi, San Francisco Office of the Mayor Leah Shahum, San Francisco Bicycle Coalition Jose Cisneros, San Francisco Municipal Railway Dave Snyder, Transportation for a Livable City Technical Advisory Committee Frishtah Afifi, Treasure Island Development Pablo Ossio, San Francisco Police Department Authority Patrick Rivera, San Francisco Department of Paul Bignardi, National Park Service Public Works David Burch, Bay Area Air Quality Management Leah Shahum, San Francisco Bicycle Coalition District Greg Stempson, Presidio Trust of San Francisco Suany Chough, San Francisco Municipal Railway Peter Straus, San Francisco Municipal Railway Mike Ellzey, Golden Gate Park Concourse Joshua Switzky, San Francisco Planning Authority Department Dan Hodapp, Port of San Francisco Laura Thompson, Association of Bay Area Lorrie Kalos, San Francisco Fire Department Governments Adam Leigland, San Francisco County Andy Thornley, San Francisco Bicycle Advisory Transportation Authority Committee Damon Louie, San Francisco Recreation and Park Laura Timothy, Bay Area Rapid Transit District Department Peggy Wu, San Francisco Redevelopment Agency Ricardo Olea, San Francisco Department of Parking and Traffic San Francisco Bicycle Coalition Consultant Team Alta Planning + Design Advisors Mia Birk, Project Manager Michele DeRobertis Arif Khan, Statistical Analysis Ron Van Houten Ian Moore, Assistant Project Manager William Hunter Daniel Lerch, Project Assistant Special thanks to James Mackay, Denver Bicycle Planner, for introducing and championing the shared lane marking concept. This project was funded through a Transportation Development Act Article 3 grant, with oversight from the California Traffic Control Devices Committee. Contents Project Need .............................................................................................................................. 1 Goals ..........................................................................................................................................2 Arrow Designs ...........................................................................................................................3 Human Factors Survey: Findings................................................................................................................3 Selected Designs ............................................................................................................................................4 Before-and-After Videotape Analysis ........................................................................................5 Locations of Study Markings.......................................................................................................................7 Summary of Data Collection .......................................................................................................................9 Results ..................................................................................................................................... 10 Technical Results.........................................................................................................................................10 Cyclist and Driver Survey Results.............................................................................................................13 Conclusion ............................................................................................................................... 17 Appendix A: Pavement Markings in Other Cities .................................................................. 18 Figures Figure 1. Survey Exhibits: Photographic Renderings.............................................................................3 Figure 2. Selected Designs for the Study..................................................................................................4 Figure 3. Plan View of Marking Placement .............................................................................................6 Figure 4. Effect on Bicycle to Parked Car Spacing...............................................................................10 Figure 5. Effect on Motorist and Bicyclist Spacing ..............................................................................10 Figure 6. Effect on Motor Vehicle to Parked Car Spacing..................................................................11 Figure 7. Cyclists' Responses to Survey - Message ...............................................................................14 Figure 8. Cyclists' Responses to Survey - Riding Behavior..................................................................15 Figure 9. Cyclists' Responses to Survey - Sense of Safety....................................................................15 Figure 10. Cyclists' Responses to Survey - Motorists' Behavior ...........................................................16 Figure 11. Recommended Modified Bike-and-Chevron ........................................................................17 Tables Table 1. Characteristics of Marking Locations.......................................................................................5 Table 2. Summary of Bicyclists' and Motorists' Behavior ..................................................................12 Table 3. With Markings in Place, Significant Street Characteristics Affecting Behavior ...............12 Table 4. Summary Comparison of Markings........................................................................................13 Table 5. Surveys Completed ...................................................................................................................13 i San Francisco Shared Lane Marking Study Project Need Traffic curb lanes on signed/shared Class III bikeways (a.k.a. "signed shared roadways" in other states) are often too narrow to be safely shared side-by-side by cyclists and passing motorists. On these routes, cyclists wishing to stay out of the way of drivers often ride too close to parked cars and risk being struck by a suddenly opened car door (being "doored"). To avoid this, experienced cyclists ride further to the left and position themselves closer to the center of narrow lanes. This is permitted by the California Vehicle Code (C.V.C. 21202), but it often irritates motorists who are not aware that this is permitted. To address this and other problems, the San Francisco Bicycle Plan recommends that Class III bike routes be delineated with on-road markings. However, no approved standard pavement marking exists for this purpose. As a result, the following problems have arisen, particularly on higher traffic volume roadways: • High incidence of "dooring", • Wrong-way riding, • Sidewalk riding, and • Motorist squeezing cyclists against the curb or parked cars, or exhibiting other aggressive behaviors. Many cities have experimented with a "shared lane marking" as a potential solution. The marking does not connote a separated bicycle lane, but instead directs the bicyclist to travel outside the car Paris, France door zone and encourage safe co-existence. Such cities include Denver (CO), Gainesville (FL), Cambridge (MA), Portland (OR), Oakland (CA), Paris (France), Brisbane (Australia), Zurich (Switzerland), Buenos Aires (Argentina) and others (see Appendix A for details of these and other efforts.) The only city to study the effectiveness of such markings is Gainesville (FL), which found that the markings caused cyclists to shift their positions by a few inches, a positive result. The City and County of San Francisco has in particular experienced a high frequency of complaints and problems due to increasing Denver, Colorado volumes of bicyclists on streets with high traffic volumes and heavily-used on-street parking. In 1998, San Francisco began experimenting with a green* pavement marking, referred to as "bike-in-house," similar to that of Denver (CO), on various streets. While cyclist feedback was generally positive, there was concern about the marking's low visibility. As other jurisdictions began using varying marking designs, questions also arose about the need for a standard application of spacing, size, and location, as well as whether the marking was effective, safe, and beneficial. Portland, Oregon Thus, the San Francisco Department of Parking and Traffic (SF DPT) undertook this study to determine the effectiveness of shared lane pavement markings in encouraging safe bicyclist and motorist coexistence. The process ideally * San Francisco used green as its marking color for the "bike-in-house" marking because it was not in use as a standard +color for on-street traffic control devices. 1 San Francisco Shared Lane Marking Study will lead the California Traffic Control Device Committee (CTCDC) to formally approve and effective shared lane marking for use throughout the state. Goals The purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness of shared-lane markings in achieving three distinct goals. Goal 1: Improve the position of both motorists and bicyclists on roadways without bicycle lanes Measure of Effectiveness: • Distance of bicyclist from adjacent parked cars. • Distance of motorist when passing a bicyclist. Note: All study streets had on-street parking; however, if there was no parked car at the study site the measurement was to the curb face. Goal 2: Reduce aggressive motorist behavior Measure of Effectiveness: • Observable hostile behaviors such as honking, gestures or other behaviors when passing or waiting to pass a bicyclist. Goal 3: Encourage correct bicyclist riding behavior Measure of Effectiveness: • Number of bicyclists riding on the sidewalk. • Number of bicyclists riding wrong-way on the street. Additional Objectives Shared-lane markings may also have the following effects: • Inform motorists to expect bicyclists on the roadway. • Inform motorists that bicyclists may indeed legally ride further to the left in the travel lane, even if that means blocking the lane at times. • Inform bicyclists how to position themselves in the lane with respect to the curb or parked cars to avoid hazards. • Increase the number of cyclists as people may feel more comfortable riding on streets with markings. 2 San Francisco Shared Lane Marking Study Arrow Designs Human Factors Survey: Findings The marking design in other cities is quite varied, as seen in Appendix A. Recognizing that an infinite number of possible design variations exist (size, color, shape, etc.), SF DPT undertook a human factors survey of the three most commonly used marking designs in the U.S.. The study compared driver and bicyclist comprehension of three alternative designs for the shared-use marking. Staff presented 120 bicycling commuters and 120 motorist commuters with one of three photographs (Figure 1) showing a typical urban street with a different kind of shared lane marking. They then asked a series of open-ended questions to determine: • What they felt they should do in that scenario if they were bicycling/driving, • Why they would react that way, and • What they thought the pavement marking in particular meant they should to do. Key results included: • All three markings encouraged motorists to be more aware of bicycles. • The bike-and-separate-arrow marking frequently conveyed the incorrect message "bike straight only at the intersection ahead." • The bike-and-chevron marking was more likely to elicit the response to slow down than the bike-in-house symbol. • Significantly more respondents thought the bike-and-chevron marking indicated a shared use lane than the bike-and-separate-arrow marking. • About half of the surveyed bicyclists thought they should stay in the right lane and follow the arrow. Bike-and-chevron marking Bike-and-separate-arrow marking Bike-in-house marking Figure 1. Survey Exhibits: Photographic Renderings 3 San Francisco Shared Lane Marking Study Selected Designs As a result of this research, as well as review from a Technical Advisory Committee, SF DPT chose to study the two designs shown in Figure 2. The modified bike-in-house is 42 inches (3'-6") wide at the arrow points, 28 inches (2'-4") wide at the bottom channel, and 75 inches (6'-3") long. The rider is 28 inches wide at the wheels and 48 inches tall. Compared to the original bike-in-house used on various streets, the bicyclist is twice as large, the overall marking is 3 inches longer, and the overall width remains the same. In addition, a bike wheel channel was created at the bottom to encourage cyclists to ride on the arrow. The bike-and-chevron marking is used in Paris and Chicago. Technical advisory committee members also strongly recommended studying the bike-and-chevron marking. Modified "bike-in-house" marking Bike-and-chevron marking Figure 2. Selected Designs for the Study 4 San Francisco Shared Lane Marking Study Before-and-After Videotape Analysis The primary approach used to evaluate cyclist and driver behavior was a before/after videotape study. In addition, the consultant team and the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition (SFBC) administered surveys to cyclists and drivers to gauge their perceptions about the effectiveness of the markings. This document presents the findings of both the video study and surveys. The consultant team collected more than 140 hours of video, primarily during the weekday commute, at six locations (see photos starting on page 7): • Polk Street • Market Street (weekday/midday location) • 17th Street • JFK Drive (weekend/weekday location) • 2nd Street • Stanyan Street (weekend location) The locations are heavily-used bicycle routes for both utilitarian and recreational cyclists. The streets have on-street parking with relatively narrow (≤22 feet) outside shared lanes (including parking) and no bicycle lanes. They have varied traffic volumes and roadway width characteristics (see Table 1). The markings were placed so that the centerline is 11 feet from the curb, or about 4 feet from parked cars (see Figure 3). Table 1. Characteristics of Marking Locations Curb Lane Width Street Location # of Lanes (includes parking) ADT1 (Volume) Polk Street between Washington and two-lane road 22' high ADT/lane Sacramento 17th Street between S. Van Ness and two-lane road 22' moderate 2 Dolores ADT/lane Second Street between Mission and Howard four-lane road 17' moderate ADT/lane Market Street between Van Ness and Octavia2 four-lane road 18' to 19' high ADT/lane th th JFK Drive between 8 and 10 Ave. four-lane road 17' to 19' moderate ADT/lane Stanyan Street between Haight and Frederick four-lane road 16'-10" moderate ADT/lane 1 Heavy ADT is defined as more than 4000 vehicles per day per lane of traffic. Moderate ADT is defined as between 2000 and 4000 vehicles per day per lane of traffic. 2 17th Street (between Dolores and Valencia) and Market Street (between Octavia and Gough) were marked by DPT with green pavement arrows years prior to the Before/After Study. These green test arrows were removed prior to the initiation of the "Before" video documentation. Note: Other streets−Fell St., 8th Ave., Transverse St., Page St.−were considered but not selected for analysis as the budget allowed for only six streets. The selected streets offer a good range of comparable issues. 5 San Francisco Shared Lane Marking Study * This placement is based on the following: - 85th percentile of car doors observed opened to 9'6" from curb (per DPT field observations). - Average width of bicycles is 2'. - 6" clearance from door to bicycle handlebar is desired minimum "shy distance". Figure 3. Plan View of Marking Placement 6 San Francisco Shared Lane Marking Study Locations of Study Markings 17th Street eastbound westbound 2nd Street northbound southbound Market Street westbound eastbound 7 San Francisco Shared Lane Marking Study Polk Street southbound northbound Stanyan Street northbound southbound JFK Drive eastbound westbound 8 San Francisco Shared Lane Marking Study Summary of Data Collection Sample Size • 6 locations • 140 hours of videotaping • "Before" study: o 1100 cyclists o 1000 motor vehicles • "After" study: o 1300 cyclists o 1400 motor vehicles Time of Study Recorded Behaviors • Spring-Summer 2003 • Cyclists' positions (A and B • Various times during the day, in the above diagram) depending on street • Motorists' positions (B and C in the above diagram) Variables Studied • Cyclist direction • Cyclist location (street vs. • Number of travel lanes sidewalk) • Traffic volume • Visible conflicts between • Curb lane width cyclists and motorists • Location • Time of day • Marking type Note: Distances were measured to and from the tires of the car or bicycle. Based on review of the videotapes and the videographer's perceptions, the presence of the video camera did not seem to alter cyclists' or drivers' behaviors. However, the use of a video camera angled at oncoming cyclists did present a potential measurement error of up to 3 inches due to the inherent distortion of the view field. This measurement error could be eliminated in future studies through the use of an overhead-mounted camera or laser measurement device. 9 San Francisco Shared Lane Marking Study Results Technical Results Overall, the stencil markings significantly* improved both motorists' and cyclists' positions in the roadway (using the median average positions). The markings also reduced sidewalk and wrong-way riding. Goal 1: Position of bicyclists and motorists • Finding 1: Overall, the presence of a marking increased the distance of cyclists to parked cars by 8 inches. The effect of each marking on position was similar (see Figure 4). Figure 4. Effect on Bicycle to Parked Car Spacing • Finding 2: When passing vehicles were present, the markings caused an increase of 3 to 4 inches in the distance between cyclists and parked cars. In addition, the markings caused an increase of over 2 feet in the distance between cyclists and passing vehicles. The bike-and- chevron had a greater effect (by 3 inches) on the distance between cyclists and passing vehicles (See Figure 5). Figure 5. Effect on Motorist and Bicyclist Spacing *The use of the term, "significant" means that the observed change was the result of a change in the variable (i.e., the pavement marking), as opposed to normal variance in the measurements. Significance has been determined through the use of a variety of statistical tests and tools including χ2 (chi-squared) tests and multiple linear regression where appropriate. The χ2 tests were used to compare the before/after results for behaviors such us cyclists' location and direction. Linear regression was used to analyze the measured results in relation to the markings. 10 San Francisco Shared Lane Marking Study (Goal 1 Continued) • Finding 3: When no cyclists were present, both of the markings had a significant positive effect of about one foot on the distance between passing vehicles and parked cars (see Figure 6). Figure 6. Effect on Motor Vehicle to Parked Car Spacing Goal 2: Reduction in aggressive motorist behavior • The markings neither significantly reduced nor increased the number of observable hostile behaviors between bicyclists and motorists. This was primarily due to the low number of aggressive behaviors recorded in the "before" videotapes. Goal 3: Reduction in improper bicycle behavior • Both the markings significantly reduced the number of sidewalk riders: the bike-and chevron by 35% and the bike-in house by 25%. • The bike-and-chevron marking significantly reduced the number of wrong-way riders by 80%. The bike-in-house marking did not have any significant impact on the percentage of wrong-way riders. Table 2 provides a summary of these findings. Complete results are on file with the San Francisco Department of Parking and Traffic's Bicycle Program. 11 San Francisco Shared Lane Marking Study Table 2. Summary of Bicyclists' and Motorists' Behavior Before After (No marking) Bike-in-House Bike-and-Chevron Behaviors sample size=1158 sample size=570 sample size=794 Sidewalk riders 6.5% 4.9% 4.2% Wrong-way riders 3.0% 3.3% 0.60% Hostile behaviors 0.15% 0.17% 0.12% Distance of cyclists to parked cars 3'-4" 4'-0" 4'-0" Distance of cyclists to cars in travel lanes 2'-7" 4'-7" 4'-10" sample size=150 sample size=59 sample size=150 Distance of cars in travel lane to parked 4'-8" 5'-8" 5'-6" cars (no bike present) Significant differences are indicated in boldface. Variables Influencing Results Various factors contributed to these study results, including: • Number of travel lanes • Traffic volume • Curb lane width • Time of day (AM Peak/PM Peak/weekday midday/weekend) Each variable was classified in two groups (such as high/low, narrow/wide, or AM/PM). The median and mean average distances were isolated and cross-tabulated for different factors and were compared to see if the variables had an effect on distances between cyclists, parked cars, and passing cars. Table 3 summarizes the characteristics' effects on cyclists and motorist positions. A complete listing of the cross-tabulated results is on file with the SF DPT Bicycle Program. Table 3. With Markings in Place, Significant Street Characteristics Affecting Behavior Effect on Distance between Effect on Distance between Factor Bicyclists and Parked Cars Bicyclists and Passing Vehicles More lanes (4 vs. 2) increase decrease Higher traffic volume no effect no effect Wider curb lane decrease increase AM vs. PM no effect no effect Peak Periods decrease decrease In comparing the effects of the markings on rider position on streets with different characteristics, the study found that: • The markings have a greater effect on distance between cyclists and parked cars on four lane roads than on two lane roads. • The markings have a greater effect on distance between cyclists and parked cars on heavy volume roads than on moderate volume roads lane roads. • Curb-lane width and time of day did not have a significant effect on how much the markings changed behavior. Table 4 summarizes the findings of each of the markings. 12 San Francisco Shared Lane Marking Study Table 4. Summary Comparison of Markings Study Issues Bike-in-House Bike-and-Chevron 1. Did the marking increase the distance of bicyclists from YES YES adjacent parked cars? 2. Did the marking increase the distance between passing YES YES motorists and cyclists? 3. Did the marking reduce observable hostile behaviors? UNDETERMINED 1 UNDETERMINED 1 4. Did the marking reduce incidences of sidewalk riding? YES YES 5. Did the marking reduce incidences of wrong-way riding? NO YES 1 There were too few incidents to reach a statistical conclusion. Cyclist and Driver Survey Results Staff and volunteers surveyed 103 San Francisco cyclists and 23 motorists about the bicycle markings at three locations: Polk Street, 2nd Street, and Market Street*. Approximately equal numbers of surveys were collected for both kinds of markings (see Table 5). Table 5. Surveys Completed Marking Type Chevron Bike-in-House Sub-Totals Bike-in- Location Cyclists Drivers Cyclists Drivers Chevron House Totals Market St. 20 -- 45 -- 20 45 65 Polk St. 7 11 8 12 18 20 38 2nd St. 23 -- 0 -- 23 0 23 Totals 50 11 53 12 61 65 1261 1 While the grand total of cyclists surveyed is 128, two cyclist surveys returned did not include location or marking type information, and thus are not included in this chart. The survey queried bicyclists' and drivers' understanding and perception of the markings. The results were coded in Microsoft Excel and analyzed using SPSS Statistical Software. Complete results are on file with the San Francisco DPT Bicycle Program. In summary, the bicyclists surveyed see the markings as a step in the right direction and felt that the markings increased their sense of safety. However, the intended message of the markings was not fully understood. This could be remedied through a public information campaign. The majority of the drivers surveyed claimed not to notice the markings. Since the sample size of drivers was so small, the results do not provide conclusive findings. Of the drivers that noticed the markings, there was no significant advantage of one marking over the other, but the drivers did not seem to confuse the markings with bike lanes. *Surveys were administered roughly a half-block "downstream" of the markings during weekday peak travel times. The surveyors asked approaching cyclists if they would fill out the surveys on the spot (no surveys were mailed). Small warning signs (with the words, "Bike Surveys") were placed about 50 feet before the surveyors. About 25% of passing cyclists filled out the survey, which took an average of three to four minutes to complete. Drivers were surveyed as they arrived to their respective destinations along Polk Street. 13 San Francisco Shared Lane Marking Study Location and Rider Characteristics Since most of the surveys were conducted on major commute routes during peak times, recreational and beginner cyclists are under-represented. Practically all of the interviewed cyclists categorized themselves as either intermediate (25%) or advanced (74%) urban cyclists. Typically, these cyclists are more likely to "take the lane" in urban traffic situations. Most of the cyclists were commuting to/from work (63%) or riding for utilitarian purposes (25%). Practically all of the cyclists were between the ages of 19-60 (60% 19-35 years old, 38% 36-60 years old). Message • Many cyclists believed that the markings indicated that the right lane served as a bike route or lane or that bikes have priority (30%) (see Figure 7). • About 15% of cyclists felt that the marking indicated that bicyclists were allowed full use of the travel lane. 75% of these "take the lane" respondents had ridden over the bike-in-house marking. • A few cyclists thought that the marking signified that a bike lane would be installed at the location in the future (2%). • Of the motorists that responded, two out of the seven that noticed the markings understood that the marking indicate that they should allow more room for cyclists. What message is the marking supposed to convey? 35 # of respondents 30 25 16 20 7 Bike-in-house 15 Chevron 10 12 6 15 15 5 2 6 0 4 0 ng er ne e s er ut th ki la /ro iv O ar dr e ne m th to la p. ke ge m ke Ta Te sa Bi es M Figure 7. Cyclists' Responses to Survey - Message Perception of Impact on Behavior • Of the riders who noticed the markings, 33% felt that they did not change their position. • Of the 33% of cyclists that felt that the marking affected their position (See Figure 8), 100% said that they rode closer to the center of the lane, often over the center of the marking. • 60% of cyclists felt that the markings increased their sense of safety (See Figure 9). • 35% felt that the marking improved driver behavior, 36% felt that the marking had no impact on driver behavior, and 29% were unsure (See Figure 10). • One-third of drivers felt that the markings improved their behavior. 14 San Francisco Shared Lane Marking Study How did the markings affect your riding behavior? No change Not sure 33% 34% Closer to center of lane 33% Figure 8. Cyclists' Responses to Survey - Riding Behavior Did the markings affect your sense of safety? unsure 12% no change 26% increase safety 60% decrease safety 2% Figure 9. Cyclists' Responses to Survey - Sense of Safety 15 San Francisco Shared Lane Marking Study Do you think that the markings affected motorists' behavior? unsure 29% improved 35% no impact 36% Figure 10. Cyclists' Responses to Survey - Motorists' Behavior Visibility • Of the 105 surveyed cyclists, 76 (72%) noticed the markings. About the same percentage of cyclists noticed each of the markings. When prompted, cyclists preferred the bike-and- chevron marking over the bike-in-house marking by a two to one ratio. • Many cyclists also commented that the large, white markings are more visible and preferable to the green bike-in-house markings painted on San Francisco streets in the past. • Of the 23 motorists that were surveyed on Polk Street, only seven (30%) noticed the markings. None of the respondents mentioned a preference for either marking. It should be noted that from the perspective of the driver, the chevrons appear "flat." Several cyclists made this comment as well. Many of the motorists felt that there was not enough room for cyclists on Polk Street. 16 San Francisco Shared Lane Marking Study Conclusion This research has proven that shared lane pavement markings in San Francisco have a positive impact on motorist and cyclist behavior, positions, and safety. These results are complementary to a 1999 Florida study (Florida Department of Transportation, Evaluation of the Shared-Use Arrow). While both studies found that such markings significantly reduce wrong-way and sidewalk riding, the Florida study found a much smaller impact on cyclists' positions. In contrast to San Francisco, the Florida study measured rider positions on roadways with no on-street parking, and on streets where cyclists were less likely to "take the lane". The bike-and-chevron marking had a stronger impact on motorist positioning and in reducing wrong-way riding and is preferred by cyclists surveyed. Based on these findings, the project team recommends the bike-and-chevron marking be used as a standard marking for shared-use lanes on appropriate streets in San Francisco. Based on comments received, the pitch of the chevron should be increased by approximately 6 inches (see Figure 11.) The project team also recommends that the California Traffic Control Devices Committee adopt this marking as an optional marking for Class III bikeways throughout California. It should be noted, however, that this study did not analyze shared lane markings as a direct substitute for bicycle lanes, and therefore does not recommend that shared lane markings be used as a substitute for bicycle lanes where they are a feasible option. Figure 11. Recommended Modified Bike-and-Chevron 17 San Francisco Shared Lane Marking Study Appendix A: Pavement Markings in Other Cities Various symbols have been tried by cities in the U.S., Europe and Australia. The symbols have been installed where bike lanes cannot be installed for various reasons including: • Not enough cyclists; • Too expensive; • Requires loss of parking; and/or • Requires road widening or other unacceptable trade-off. To better understand these bicycle pavement symbol efforts, staff gathered information regarding (a) their use, (b) their effectiveness, (c) preferred installation locations, and (d) types of material, size, and color used. This report is a summary of the information gathered from: • Brisbane, Australia • Paris, France • Chicago, Illinois • Portland, Oregon • Oakland, California • Gainesville, Florida • Denver, Colorado • Warren and Waitsfield, Vermont • Cambridge, Massachusetts • Las Vegas, Nevada. Location: Brisbane, Australia Photo: Size/Shape: The idea is derived from the 4'0" wide Denver arrow, but instead Brisbane adopted a 1200- 1500 mm wide yellow bicycle symbol as shown above. Color: Yellow (was considered an advisory color; distinguishable from the mandatory white bike lane symbols also in use) Material: Paint Source: Michael Yeates, Convener, Cyclists Urban Speed limit Taskforce, An initiative of the Bicycle Federation of Australia Inc ph +61 7 3371 9355, firstname.lastname@example.com , www.yeatesit.biz/transfiles/bfaurbanspeedlimits.pdf Other Sources: Bicycle Federation of Australia. Associated report "Towards A Safe Urban Speed Limit: Report Of The Cyclists Urban Speed Limit Task Force": www.bfa.asn.au/cyclist/201speed.htm City of Brisbane, Australia. "Making Space For Cyclists By Sharing The Road: Brisbane City Council's "Bicycle Friendly Zone" report: www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/getting_around/bikes/bikeways/signs.shtml www.ourbrisbane.com/brisbane/traffictrans/bicycles.htm How Used: A yellow bike symbol system has been under development on Brisbane streets since 1995. They are called Bicycle Friendly Zones (BFZ). On existing roads where there is not enough space to provide a bike lane, BFZs are created to alert motorists of "the likely travel corridor for bicyclists". These zones are marked with a yellow bicycle symbol that warns other road users that cyclists commonly use the route. The intention is to clearly delineate the parking 18 San Francisco Shared Lane Marking Study areas so that the areas between the parked vehicles and the through traffic can be utilized by cyclists. The reduced speed (50km/h) and the bike symbols show where cyclists are expected. The yellow symbols are placed (using standard road-marking stencils) 1800-2000 mm from the curb where parking is allowed, and closer to the curb where there is no parking. On single lane roads where edge lines are installed, the lines are regularly broken to accommodate the yellow bike symbols (see photo). In all cases, the symbols are repeated at regular intervals on the road. According to the Bicycle Federation of Australia, the major benefit of the BFZ is adaptability. It can be used to "make room for the cyclists" in combinations of lower speed areas in areas such as shopping strips to reduce traffic speed by integrating all relevant urban design elements. Used in various combinations, it preserves space for cyclists without "separation", an example of "sharing the road". From a technical perspective, correct placement of the BFZ allows its use on roads that, if bike lanes were used, would require widening traffic lanes that, according to traffic design theory, results in increased speed of the adjoining traffic. The development and use of the BFZ illustrates the relationship between speed limits, speeding, perceptions of safety and provision of facilities. Despite not being able to reduce the speed limit on main roads from 60 to 50km/h, reduced traffic speeds when cyclists are present have been achieved by use of the BFZ. Effectiveness: Brisbane's use of the bike symbols has been an ongoing "trial" without any specific evaluation processes. To see if the concept worked intuitively or subjectively, no education was provided before or after the installation of the symbols. Michael Yates believes that they appear to be working intuitively and no negative effects have been identified. Location: Chicago, Illinois Photo: Size/ Shape: 5' 9" high by 3' 3" wide bicycle above 1' 8" high by 3' 3" wide double chevron. Randy Neufeld modeled it after a design photographed in Paris a couple of years ago by a Chicagoland Bicycle Federation member. (Bike-in-House symbols previously installed in 1999 were considered too small to be understood by cyclists.) Color: White Material: They upgraded their symbols to an intersection grade quality material in 2002. In general, their 3M thermoplastic symbols have lasted 5 years or more, depending on wear. Source: Nick Jackson, Director of Planning, Chicagoland Bicycle Federation (312) 427-3325 x 27, email@example.com How Used: The symbol has been used by the Chicago DOT Bike Program in two places for shared lanes, both short connections between bike lanes. It is also planned for use in conjunction with directional signage to lead cyclists across large intersections to a facility in an area where many cyclists ride on the sidewalk. Effectiveness: unknown at this time Location: Oakland, California Photo: Not available Size/ Shape: Not available 19 San Francisco Shared Lane Marking Study Color: White Material: Paint Source: Kathryn Hughes, City of Oakland Public Works Agency, Transportation Services Division ph 510-238-6493, firstname.lastname@example.com How Used: White bike stencils were placed on a shared-use connecting link between two bike lanes on Grand Avenue in Oakland. The project is called the Grand Avenue Commuter Bikeway. The bike lanes extend from El Embarcadero to Webster, then the stencils/shared lane from Webster to Broadway, and bike lanes from Broadway to Market. SG 45 signs were also installed on the entire route and Share the Road signs on the stenciled portion. Effectiveness: unknown at this time Location: Denver, Colorado Photo: Size/ Shape: Bike-in-a-house design (the original, designed by James Mackay), 4' 3" long x 4' 0" wide, with a left-bound cyclist Color: White Material: One of the reasons for the "Bike in the House" symbol was to reinforce the correct direction of travel. Additionally, there was a desire to reduce the typical pavement marking costs of bike lanes. The original symbols were painted, but since the paint abraded away quickly from winter sanding operations, they have been replaced with thermoplastic solid outlined symbols as shown above (cost is $50 each). Source: James Mackay, P.E., Denver Bicycle Planner, 201 West Colfax Avenue, Department 509, Denver, CO 80202, ph 720-865-3171, fax 720-865-2676, firstname.lastname@example.com http://www.denvergov.org/Bicycle_Program/59810116template3jump.asp How Used: As part of Denver's 1993 Bicycle Master Plan development, a "Shared Use Lane Pavement Marking Arrow", commonly called the "Bike in the House", was designed. The symbols are used in shared use lane conditions where bike lanes are not provided, but where it is desired to define the likely travel corridor for bicyclists. Symbols are placed approximately every 180 feet on-center along roads, often with "Share the Road" signs. They are placed so the center of the arrow is 9' 6" off the curb line with an adjoining 7 foot parking stall. Effectiveness: Not available Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts Photo: Size/ Shape: Bicycle stencil placed in a break of a continuous white line Color: White 20 San Francisco Shared Lane Marking Study Material: Paint Source: Cara Seiderman, firstname.lastname@example.com Wayne Amaral, Cambridge Traffic Department, (617) 349-4723 Bryce Nesbitt, Bicycle Committee member, firstname.lastname@example.com How Used: Pavement markings have been installed on Mt. Auburn Street in Cambridge. The travel lane is 11 feet and the guideline is 10' out from the curb. Effectiveness: No formal study completed yet, but these comments were passed on: "I find this lane treatment highly appropriate for intermediate width streets (too narrow for a full bike lane, too wide for cyclists to take the entire lane). In particular I find: "1. It seems to keep cyclists out of the door zone. Cyclists ride within inches of the line. "2. Motorists don't seem to get mad when a cyclist deviates from the line. With conventional double-stripe bike lanes, motorists often seem to insist that bikes stay within the bike lane. This does not happen on Mt. Auburn." Location: Paris, France Photo: Size/ Shape: Similar to the Chicago, IL symbol (5' 9" high by 3' 3" wide bicycle above 1' 8" high by 3' 3" wide double chevron) Color: White Material: Thermoplastic Source: Marc Jolicoeur, Research Coordinator, Velo Quebec tel.: (514) 521-8356 #394, fax: (514) 521-5711, firstname.lastname@example.com How Used: The city of Paris is using arrows and bike symbols repeated along the line of travel of cyclists in intersections, about the same way colored lanes have been used in Portland and Montreal. Effectiveness: unknown at this time Location: Portland, Oregon Photo: Size/ Shape: Standard markings for inside bike lane Color: White Material: Thermoplastic Source: Mia Birk, Principal, Alta Planning + Design, 144 NE 28th Avenue, Portland OR 97232 ph (503) 230-9862, fax (503) 230-9864, cell (503) 238-4745, firstname.lastname@example.com How Used: Portland used the bike lane marking without the bike lane line in one case in February 1998. This case involves a street with bike lanes that lead up to a 26' wide bridge, on which there is not adequate room for bike lanes. The city retained the marking on the outer 3' of each of the 21 San Francisco Shared Lane Marking Study 13' lanes to encourage motorists to travel toward the left of the lane. Effectiveness: No specific study. Anecdotal evidence suggests that motorists are indeed giving cyclists room: the markings are still there after almost five years of application and show little signs of motorists' driving on them. Location: Gainesville, Florida Photo: Size/ Shape: bike-in-a-house, 4' 0" wide x 6' 0" long Color: White Material: Paint Source: Dennis Scott, Florida Pedestrian and Bicycle Coordinator ph (850) 410-4927, email@example.com How Used: Their shared-use arrow was intended to address deficiencies in wide outside curb lane bike facilities. The wide curb lanes are frequently not recognized as a facility by bicyclists. The shared-use arrow informs the cyclists about where to ride and in which direction. The symbols were put down as part of a November 1999 usage evaluation, performed by the University of North Carolina Highway Safety Research Center (HSRC), to compare the riding positions of bicyclists and the position of motorists on sections marked with the shared-use arrow to unmarked sections. The arrow was placed by Gainesville Public Works at 3.5 feet from the curb face at four locations along 13th Street (US 441). In this study area, 13th Street has 4 lanes, a 30 mph speed limit, and carries approximately 35,000 vehicles per day. The four locations were examined using videotaping equipment to record bicycles and motor vehicles. Effectiveness: For this evaluation, the measures of effectiveness pertained to before and after measurements of bicycles and motor vehicles from the curb and from each other. Bicycle to Curb was the only measurement that showed a statistically significant difference between the BEFORE and AFTER conditions. Although the difference between the BEFORE mean measurement of 1.58 feet and the AFTER of 1.83 feet was statistically significant, this .25 feet (1.83 - 1.58), or 3 inches, is not practically significant. This does not represent enough of a meaningful shift in distance for real world application. Furthermore, this amount may fall within the measurement error of the software/data reducer, especially considering that BEFORE measurements were made with the bicyclist farther from the camera. More trials in other locations are recommended and should result in more conclusive findings. Location: Warren and Waitsfield, Vermont Photo: Not available Size/ Shape: Bike-in-a-house design (4' x 4' approximately – some maybe smaller due to narrow shoulders of 3' or less) Color: White Material: Paint Source: Amy Bell, Vermont Bicycle and Pedestrian Coordinator, ph (802) 828-5799 How Used: Symbols were placed experimentally along the shoulders of a scenic tourist 4.5 mile stretch of US Route 100. Share the Road signs were installed with the pavement symbols. The symbols have not been replaced since their first application, and many are worn away, covered over or scraped off from winter equipment. The signs are still in place. Effectiveness: No specific study. Casual verbal survey of approximately 200 local citizens and 50 bicyclists led to conclusion that bicyclists felt the symbols were too small to be effective and local drivers rarely noticed them. The Vermont DOT decided to not encourage their use, to not replace them, and to not include them in future plans Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Photo: Not available 22 San Francisco Shared Lane Marking Study Size/ Shape: MUTCD standard bicyclist and arrow symbol Color: White Material: Retroreflective film with glass beads Source: Mike Colety, P.E., Kimley-Horn and Associates ph (702) 862-3609, fax (702) 735-4949, email@example.com How Used: Pavement stencil markings are only used with bicycle lanes (not shared lanes Effectiveness: Not available Location: Sacramento, California Photo: Not available Size/ Shape: Not available Color: White Material: Paint Source: Ed Cox, Alternative Modes Coordinator, City of Sacramento, ph (916) 264-8434, fax (916) 264-8357, firstname.lastname@example.com How Used: For several years Sacramento has been using a painted arrow and legend that says "Bike Route". It is almost identical to markings used for bike lanes (Highway Design Manual figure 1004.3) that says "Bike Lane". Sacramento's symbols are used for streets that are on their Bikeway Master Plan, primarily on Class 3 routes where they are combined with the Green and White Bike Route signs (California State Department of Transportation, Caltrans, G93). They have also put them on streets where it was not possible to install Class 2 bike lanes. Effectiveness: No study. They do provide route guidance to bicyclists. Other Locations Freiburg, Germany San Anselmo, California Buenos Aires, Argentina 23 San Francisco Shared Lane Marking Study
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'Non-Jewish' Jews endure challenges living in Israel
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To try to deal with the problem, Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert's office announced last week that it was adopting recommendations to help restructure the conversion process to increase the number of religious court judges officiating in conversion cases and drop the demand that converts become religious Jews as a condition of the conversion. Olmert's office hopes these changes will prompt more immigrants to choose to convert.The army is also trying to ease the conversion process. Nativ, a program sponsored jointly by the Jewish Agency for Israel and the government, is known for its welcoming attitude toward prospective converts and focuses on soldiers who are immigrants from the former Soviet Union. To date, it has shepherded about 2,000 soldiers through the process.
Daniel Gordis, vice president of the Shalem Center, a Jerusalem think-tank, said the question is not so much whether the immigrants are Jews according to halacha, but how the state treats them.
"How do we reach out to these people to help them see their connection to Judaism as the unfolding story of the Jewish people in this land?" he said.
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