Saturday, October 17, 2009

More gates

Alright this is my last post about gates keeping the parks save from motorcycles. I'm done obsessing about this topic but I just want to get these last photos into the record.

Here is the Cadillac of gates. Long, sturdy, with ancillary bars on the flanks.


















Around NCKU we have these fun gates, their depth works to keep out "at angle" approaches. The curb holds the flanks.



















So guess which speaks with more effect in the gate below:

1. a sign saying no motorcycles

or

2. off center gates that allow the motorcycles to enter.



















The gate below works well because of the small adjustment on the ground. It's just enough elevation to raise the bars of the new mountain bikes so their handle bars hit the gate.
























I saw this type of sign at an intersection and had to laugh because neither bicyclists nor pedestrians have the right of way on the streets of Tainan. But then I saw it again in the middle of this park where motorcycles and cars are forbidden. Then I realized that the sign was meant to have bicycles give the right of way to pedestrians on the common sidewalk/path. It doesn't apply to motorcycles and cars at all. It's all clear to me now.

1 comment:

Paula said...

Mike, I understand why you are so observant about motorcycles now, after having your life threatened when stepping out onto the street! I hope you are still able to walk for exercise. Are there many bicyclists around, or is it too dangerous? Have a good weekend!