I agree that we should do everything possible to improve safety and convenience for bike riders in Ferndale. It will help us promote a more healthy and Green way of living - and it'll keep us bikers alive. :-)

That is because that stupid bike lane was forced on the residents there and it has caused nothing but problems for the residents who pay the taxes. We had petitions with hundreds of signatures of those that oppose it and the City Manager of Ferndale said he did not care, the Federal Government would give the city the money for it, and that would make it easier for Royal Oak residents to come and enjoy our parks. What about what it has done to the traffic in that area? I can't turn into my subdivision it is so bad. There is no light stopping all the traffic coming north on Hilton for those coming south on Hilton wanting to turn left. A lot of people are leaving this city because of crap like this. At least 5 houses on every block. We are totally disregarded by the City of Ferndale and we are tired of it. You want safety while riding your bike, get off the main roads, it is that simple. Why inconvenience hundreds and hundreds of people for the 5 people I have ever seen riding in the bike lane.

The Hilton Road bike lanes were put in with a road diet. Studies shows such diets such as this reduce crashes, reduce excessive speeding , improve area businesses, make it easier for pedestrians to cross the street, and provide bike lanes. If you're against the Hilton bike lanes, you against all these benefits as well.

I never heard nor saw *any* petitions against this road diet when it was proposed. I believe you made that up. This was not done with federal funds either. It was not done for Royal Oak residents.

@anonymous: Whether or not you agree with having the bike lane, the point is that on several occasions, I have seen people driving cars in the bike lane making it unsafe for the people that use it. I like to think that laws upholding the safety of our community members would trump those of any ideology you may have.

This is not a forum to debate the existence of the bike lanes, but to report an unsafe condition in the city. I suggest you take up your argument with city council--no one here wants to hear it.

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@anonymous, I have lived in this area for over 12 years and I really love it here. I also ride my bike more months than not throughout the year, often on these lanes.

Since you have so many "FACTS" and are just dying to share them, I suggest you lodge your own issue on this site about the existence of the lanes rather than threadjack this one. This complaint was originally lodged to address the safe use of existing infrastructure in the city. I'm sure lots of people would love to hear what you have to spout (just not me).

The bike lanes seem like a great idea, but I still just do NOT trust drivers enough to use them. I stick to the sidewalk. People are horrible drivers, don't pay attention, and it's just TOO risky. I rode from Beaumont to Hazel Park yesterday, and cutting through downtown RO, even the darn people on foot have no clue how to react to a person on a bike....apparently the way to treat a bicyclist is to just stand there in the way looking stupid....Sorry to be harsh, but I was hit once, in Ferndale on Woodward, some woman flew out of the "long john silver's (now basking robbins) Driveway, to hit me and keep on driving.....she hads to gots those fish and chips....(sorry...nah, not sorry) Drivers have NO consideration for a bicycle or someone on foot....

Many people feel the same way about bike lanes. However, studies show that bike lanes are safer especially when compared with sidewalks. And when you're on a sidewalk, people on foot have the right-of-way, not cyclists.

On the topic of cars in the bike lanes, last week a Ferndale police officer was standing in and blocking the bike lane on SB Hilton south of I-696. Presumably he was looking for speeding motorists. It seems there are better locations on that road that don't force cyclists out into the vehicle travel lane.

I agree - I live down Hilton and people drive 45mph, as if that's not fast enough. There are also no reflectors indicating a bike lane while traveling at night. I love Ferndale's bike routes, but they really leave a lot to be desired as far as safety goes.

Improved Bike Lanes