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  IT Department (Verified Official)

  RFS 13469 assigned. If received outside of normal business hours, we will investigate this issue on the next business day.

  11/10/2016 · Flag Flagged
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  Acknowledged SCormier (Verified Official)

  Issue Acknowledged - Assigning to Technical Services

  11/14/2016 · Flag Flagged
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  Tmiles (Verified Official)

  Don't forget
  "Except for special events"
  "Except for emergencies"
  "Except for people who have driveways there"
  "Except as directed"

  11/14/2016 · Flag Flagged
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  Display Name Blocked (133446) (Registered User)

  Agreed. Nice thought but not practical to get too specific here. And I live on Lake Street.

  11/14/2016 · Flag Flagged
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  RJ Lalumiere (Registered User)

  Hi Ted,

  thanks for your input. I think most of these cases are best covered with other mechanisms.

  "Except for special events" - Flaggers and temporary signage.
  "Except for emergencies" - Lights and sirens can go where they please. In case of private citizens using it for emergencies I have confidence BPD can use their discretion appropriately.
  "Except for people who have driveways there" - This one is legitimate. I'd be happy to see 'Residents' tacked on the post as well.
  "Except as directed" - If there is a legitimate authority directing the traffic then no need for permanent signage.

  The crux of the matter is that under the law bicycles are vehicles and folks operating them have the same rights and responsibilities as motor vehicle operators, except where by nature the statutes are not applicable. http://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/23/013/01136

  This means technically as it stands now folks riding bikes are prohibited from riding up Depot St, although those with "local knowledge" are generally aware that it is just fine. We should not expect folks to "technically break the law but actually be OK", we should fix things so these are in alignment. Also visitors to the area may be put off from this totally OK link because they lack this local knowledge.

  This is not some radical idea, but already standard practice in the city, here is an example from S Winooski Ave: https://www.google.com/maps/@44.4704406,-73.2105304,3a,75y,10.68h,96.24t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1s62Vzf-kI-lqfxan467pFjg!2e0!7i13312!8i6656

  I hope this helps add some clarity to this request.

  11/15/2016 · Flag Flagged
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  Bill Ward Director of Permitting and Inspections (Verified Official)

  This issue was recategorized from Other to Signage or traffic light problem.

  12/12/2016 · Flag Flagged
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  Burlington, VT (Verified Official)

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  10/18/2021 · Flag Flagged

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