Johnny .

They were up letting a giant Navy ship through on my commute this morning. I dropped down to Interstate, through the Rose Quarter, down to Grand and over the Burnside. It only takes a few extra minutes to go around and Burnside has been lined to include a bike lane.

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Edward Groth

I use the top deck of the steel bridge all the time. I'd be surprised
if its a problem. Maybe they don't want you hopping off the railing
onto the ship spy-movie style.

On Thu, Jun 3, 2010 at 6:49 PM, Kevin wrote:
> If bike lanes are closed, blocked, or nonexistent you may use the lane.
>
> That being said, if they are closing the bridge to bikes and pedestrians to
> "protect those big ships" then you probably still won't be allowed to
> cross.  Would make a nice legal challenge.........discrimination based on
> mode of transportation.
>
> Of course we all know that all folks on bikes are scofflaws so the threat a
> cyclist presents to national security is probably very real.
>
> Kevin
>
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> ________________________________
> From: Ken B
> To: obra@list.obra.org
> Sent: Thu, June 3, 2010 5:35:12 PM
> Subject: [OBRA Chat] Broadway, Steel bridge closures for bikes
>
> The Portland police closed the bike lanes this afternoon on the
> Broadway and Steel bridges.  The officer who barred my crossing said
> it had to do with a navy ship.  Does anyone know if there is
> scheduling information about this?  I was a major pain to go around.
>
> Also, if the bike lane is closed, can I legally use the car lane to
> cross the bridge?
>
> Ken
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Kevin

If bike lanes are closed, blocked, or nonexistent you may use the lane.

That being said, if they are closing the bridge to bikes and pedestrians to "protect those big ships" then you probably still won't be allowed to cross. Would make a nice legal challenge.........discrimination based on mode of transportation.

Of course we all know that all folks on bikes are scofflaws so the threat a cyclist presents to national security is probably very real.

Kevin

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
What is happening in Kevin's corner of the bike world?
http://the-whir-of-spokes-in-air.blogspot.com
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From: Ken B
To: obra@list.obra.org
Sent: Thu, June 3, 2010 5:35:12 PM
Subject: [OBRA Chat] Broadway, Steel bridge closures for bikes

The Portland police closed the bike lanes this afternoon on the
Broadway and Steel bridges. The officer who barred my crossing said
it had to do with a navy ship. Does anyone know if there is
scheduling information about this? I was a major pain to go around.

Also, if the bike lane is closed, can I legally use the car lane to
cross the bridge?

Ken
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Ken B

The Portland police closed the bike lanes this afternoon on the
Broadway and Steel bridges. The officer who barred my crossing said
it had to do with a navy ship. Does anyone know if there is
scheduling information about this? I was a major pain to go around.

Also, if the bike lane is closed, can I legally use the car lane to
cross the bridge?

Ken