tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1909246571366789334.post601525023995325483..comments2024-02-14T16:54:15.327-05:00Comments on PLAINFIELD TODAY: One 'Queen City' to another: New Rochelle's lesson for PlainfieldDanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07867186465663386310noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1909246571366789334.post-43149185412637816032009-07-06T12:18:55.980-04:002009-07-06T12:18:55.980-04:00Rob --
Or steal an idea from 'car' types...Rob -- <br /><br />Or steal an idea from 'car' types and have a 'station' bike and a 'real' bike?<br /><br />.........;-))Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07867186465663386310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1909246571366789334.post-82063643892467404682009-07-06T12:12:20.390-04:002009-07-06T12:12:20.390-04:00Dan, this is an issue which is close to my heart. ...Dan, this is an issue which is close to my heart. Bikes are a source of urban transformation as well as a means of urban transportation. Case in point is New York City, which is now encouraging use of bikes through bike lanes and rack installations. The result is a huge and growing increase in the number of people whose primary means of transport is their bikee. In Plainfield, all we really need is racks where people shop: Downtown, Park Ave/7th St., and South Avenue, especially by the Walgreen's and the Times Market, to name 3. In addition, Plainfield and Netherwood stations are ideally located for Plainfield and North Plainfield commuters who want to bike to the train, but both stations lack security. The solution is bike lockers for daily storage at a modest fee, but the nearest lockers are in Westfield. Let's hope our elected officials see the wisdom and cost-effectiveness of following New Rochelle's example.charlienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1909246571366789334.post-48197114981453874112009-07-06T11:41:28.324-04:002009-07-06T11:41:28.324-04:00Bike Racks at developments in Plainfield, excellen...Bike Racks at developments in Plainfield, excellent idea!! However, I really can't see anyone foolish enough to leave a $200-$500 bike at the downtown train station all day for over 10hrs and expecting to find it there at the end of the day. There should be bike lockers for rent at the train stations like in the other towns in New Jersey.Robhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06347593167569748403noreply@blogger.com