I've always noted that local cycling advocates are the worst people in Kansas City and now I'm somewhat surprised to see that they've sunk to new depths.
Clearly, the nation has fallen on hard economic times, this town is also struggling with a budget crisis and rapidly declining revenues . . . YET IN THE MIDST OF SO MUCH ECONOMIC HARDSHIP KANSAS CITY CYCLISTS ARE UNFAIRLY ATTEMPTING TO IMPOSE THEIR WILL ON DEVELOPMENT IN KANSAS CITY!!!
Here's the scuttlebutt regarding a recent move by Kansas City cyclists that puts their agenda before any other concern in this town: An AWESOME TKC TIPSTER recently encouraged me to check out some of the recent changes proposed in the Kansas City Development code.
Local cyclists want
So much for being environmentally friendly, it turns out they're seemingly afraid of the outdoors while hiding from crime on the street.
The Kansas City cycling cabal is also DEMANDING that new buildings or existing buildings asking for zoning change accommodate bikers by having a shower for them.
Or at least that's what I've been told . . . I'm not gonna bother to research any of these allegations because they point to a fundamental truth:
KANSAS CITY CYCLISTS ARE RUINING THIS TOWN!!!
This fact cannot be ignored or denied . . . Local cycling advocates are affluent jerks who could care less about costing investors in this town thousands in order to cater to their whims. They mistakenly believe they are a protected class against discrimination simply because of a hobby - This kind of victim mentality denigrates real considerations for people who deserve them like folks who use wheelchairs or fat women.
It's typical of these privileged jerks who are misrepresenting themselves as progressives but will ultimately end up costing the people of this town millions.
Another typically Pavlovian response to anything bicycle related from Tony.
ReplyDeleteI've heard this same thing. A contractor called me and was incredulous that this was even being proposed. This is something that other cities don't have and would really put a strain on everyone. I assured the gentleman there was no way this would ever pass and it's more likely that a few incentives might be offered for people who accommodate bikes. His reaction told me that he wouldn't think of anything after that kind of scare.
ReplyDelete"EVERY NEW BUILDING in this town to have secured indoor parking for bicycles" - Not true.
ReplyDeletePlaces that would be exluded:
# Multi-unit residential buildings
# Churches
# Recreation centers
# Single-family dwellings and duplexes
# Agricultural uses
# Utilities and similar facilities where people neither work for extended periods nor commonly visit
# Fire and police stations, airports, convention centers and other publicly-owned facilities.
The development code only pertains to private development.
As for the commentor above who states that there are no other cities that make these types of requirements: Not true.
A short list of some cities that do:
Denver, Springfield (MO), Indianapolis, Fayetteville (AK), Los Angeles, Miami, Madison (WI), Atlanta, Stillwater (OK), Missoula (MT), Seattle, Reno (NV), Santa Clara (CA), Portland, Iowa City and Des Moines
Can I get them to have indoor parking for my motorcycle. Actually scooter, but it is about the same length as a bicycle.
ReplyDeleteWhat about providing showers? That part has to be a joke right?
what a bunch of pricks.
ridiculous
ReplyDeleteJames, Let me get this straight. Are you saying that if someone privatly develops an office complex, they would be required to have a secured indoor space for bikes. Is that right? So if Joe developer builds a commercial office complex, and there is no indoor parking for cars or motorctcles, they would be required to secure an indoor space for bikes. If thats the case , its the most ridiculous self serving proposal Ive ever heard.
ReplyDeleteI don't know why they're so worried about secured indoor parking. Get a decent U-bolt and braided steel cable and lock your bike to a convenient outdoor bike rack or parking meter.
ReplyDeleteAs for showers, that's something I'm going to have to respectfully disagree with you on, Tony. Showers, IMO, are a great amenity to have if you're riding to work. Especially if you're out of shape like me - all these hills just about kill me, and by the time I get to work (when I'm employed, at any rate) I'm sweating like a pig. Sure I can go into the bathroom and take a wet washcloth (that I thoughtfully took along) and wipe myself down, but a shower would be much nicer.
So would the local grocery store be required to have a shower, just in case I get sweaty on my way to buy some donuts?
ReplyDeleteWould the showers be open to homeless folks too? They probably need it more than the hipster bikers do.
Haha! Agreed.
ReplyDeleteIn my honest opinion, I do believe the avid cyclists have taken this just a bit to far. In spring through fall, I ride my bike on bike paths in the park. I don't ride on the street, its dangerous with some KC drivers. I can ride to work and we have a place right next to our guard station to lock our bikes up. I work downtown. Motorcycles park there as well. We also have a gym in our building that does offer showers and, for a monthly fee, use of said showers and dressing rooms. But having every building, with the exceptions, require a shower is asking a bit much. This just seems like a few cyclists trying to speak for all. I personally would like to see bike lanes, police officers stopping cyclists riding on the wrong side of the street, almost hit one because I didn't expect him to be there, on the wrong side, going the wrong way, and police officers stopping drivers that don't share the road with others. OR turn in front of you from a side street because they were busy yacking on a cell phone to determine that there was traffic coming at them, and I'm in a car. Lets not even get started on that one.
ReplyDeleteWould they be co-ed showers?
ReplyDeleteIt is interesting that certain hobbiests expect special treatment...Inside parking, showers... for bicyclists?? What next, cots and jammies in case they are tired when they reach their destination??
ReplyDeleteWhat a coincidence. Before reading this post I ran over one of these Spandex clad 2 wheelers while coming home to the Northland over the Broadway Bridge. I couldn't see where the bike flew after hitting him. If I didn't finish him off then I presume the Hummer behind me did so. Probably one of those idiots wanting to spend $10 million for a bike path over the Paseo so he wouldn't have to take the Broadway.
ReplyDeleteHeart of America bridge is so much easier to ride on. The righ shoulder is pretty wide. Cyclists usually don't like to ride there because of all the trash and crap. Maybe they should first petition the city to clean up what we currently have.
ReplyDeleteIt's the blood, guts and spandex that needs to be cleaned up tonight on the Broadway bridge. Maybe your bike club could clean up the H of A bridge on Saturday after laying a cross on the Brdwy Bridge
ReplyDeleteI bet Funkhousers behind this.
ReplyDeleteyes Tony you can ride your tricycle on the road
ReplyDeleteWow, does anyone else get tired of this same line of crap? It's like we're watching network TV.
ReplyDelete"Or at least that's what I've been told . . . I'm not gonna bother to research any of these allegations because they point to a fundamental truth"
ReplyDeleteThat fundamental truth being you are a lazy piece of crap who just likes to stir things up....