Archive for September 2nd, 2008
September 2nd, 2008
Yes, it’s a distraction to talk on a cell phone while driving, but do we need a law to legislate common sense? Marshfield (population 18,848) is not the first, nor will it be the last, to take this action.
Marshfield outlaws cell phones while driving
MARSHFIELD, Wis. (AP) — If you’re driving through Marshfield, you had better not talk on your cell phone.
The city is banning cell phones while driving. (Ban started Monday.)
The ban states any drivers caught talking on their cell phones within city limits will be fined $64.90.
It does offer exceptions for drivers with hands-free headsets, C.B. radios, or those making 911 calls.
September 2nd, 2008
This T-shirt is great. Wonder how you can order one.
September 2nd, 2008
A couple of weeks ago I noticed that Morsay Drive was striped for a bike lane. There hasn’t been an official announcement yet, and none is scheduled at this time.
I sent an e-mail to Gary McIntire, bike rider and RMAP planner. Here’s his response.
“The city of Rockford has begun the on-street bicycle improvements that we talked about on February 4, 2008, when the mayor and city staff (included me) discussed this issue with you. I was on vacation last week and got an update yesterday afternoon from the Traffic Engineering section of the Public Works Department. I believe that streets that were selected, discussed and printed in Rockford Register Star will be done this year.”
David G. Camacho Jr. from the city also responded.
“We are planning on having a press release and ceremony regarding the bicycle lane improvements. The ceremony will probably start at Morsay Drive when the first bike symbol is painted. The details will be coordinated with the mayor’s office. I have a contractor that will be continuing the work started by our Traffic Division. The contractor will be in town in approximately a week to two weeks.”
I’ve been a bit slow in posting this. The responses above were sent Aug. 26, so it shouldn’t be much longer before we find out more about bike lanes.
