HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-13-26 Public Comment - C. Weaver - SAFER BIKING_WALKING From: carol.weaver.mt
To: Bozeman Public Comment
Subject: [EXTERNAL]SAFER BIKING/WALKING
Date: Monday,April 13,2026 2:25:35 PM
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I feel very grateful I'm still around after being hit by a 1 ton pickup on my bike in the parking
lot of West Main McDonalds and shopping center. That was 10 years ago and have recovered
from 3 pelvic and 2 sacral fractures. Thank goodness I was wearing a helmet! I hope there
are ongoing bike safety classes in schools, university, etc. I see riders not wearing helmets or
riding without lights at night. As far as roads with a bike lane, Bozeman has tried but can do
better. I try to hit traffic signals when I can and try ride as many backroads as I can. I'm sure
you have a committee for the above, right? There are more crosswalk flashers, but a person
still has to be vigilant in that cars see them. One place a flashing light would be helpful is on
the crosswalk by Malcolm Story statue at Lindley Park on Main. It's probably a state road, but
maybe they can be convinced its a good thing. I almost got hit there a couple months ago; the
truck on inside lane stopped, outside lane just waved at me and drove past me as I was flailing
my arms to stop for me!!!
Thank you in advance for spending any money needed to make our city safer whether walking
or riding. I'd be happy to be on a committee. Carol Weaver, 1303 Cherry Drive, Bozeman
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