(PROJECT) A Gathering Place For Tulsa

[dbacksfan 2.0]

And yet a normal person looks at that map and see about 6 parking lots.  It's Tulsa, you should be familiar with what a parking lot looks like and not need it labeled.

Remember, you're dealing with someone who thinks these signs are not needed in parking lots for the parks.......

[AquaMan]

Because they are not runners no doubt. Or just too damn old.

[sauerkraut]

Remember, you're dealing with someone who thinks these signs are not needed in parking lots for the parks.......

I just questioned why a jogging trail user would need handicapped parking- that's all no biggie. It makes no sense to me.

[sauerkraut]

As for the "Gathering Place" Map- if those are parking spaces that are circled in red- that's fine but it is not labeled as for parking. It looks more like a roadway thru the park. I noticed They labeled everything in the park map  but not the places to park... Parking is a bear as it is all around Riverparks. I hope your correct and those are parking spaces.

[saintnicster]

As for the "Gathering Place" Map- if those are parking spaces that are circled in red- that's fine but it is not labeled as for parking. It looks more like a roadway thru the park. I noticed They labeled everything in the park map  but not the places to park... Parking is a bear as it is all around Riverparks. I hope your correct and those are parking spaces.

Ever been to Woodward Park and park in that gigantic, labeled parking lot?

[AquaMan]

Like jogging paths being used for walking, wheelchairs, strollers, skaters or unicycles....it just doesn't make sense to him.

[rebound]

Hey, slightly off topic but not too far, and and honest question.  When the riverside bike/jogging paths split, which side are skateboarders supposed to use?  Of all the different modes of transportation, those are the most problematic for me.  Too fast for the jogging side, and too slow (way too slow) for the bike lanes.  Is there an official position?  Just curious.   

[AquaMan]

Hey, slightly off topic but not too far, and and honest question.  When the riverside bike/jogging paths split, which side are skateboarders supposed to use?  Of all the different modes of transportation, those are the most problematic for me.  Too fast for the jogging side, and too slow (way too slow) for the bike lanes.  Is there an official position?  Just curious.   

I believe that the bike path is actually the "wheeled" path. Skates, skateboards, bicycles, unicycles, etc. However, if you are walking with the skateboard that's problematic!

[Conan71]

Hey, slightly off topic but not too far, and and honest question.  When the riverside bike/jogging paths split, which side are skateboarders supposed to use?  Of all the different modes of transportation, those are the most problematic for me.  Too fast for the jogging side, and too slow (way too slow) for the bike lanes.  Is there an official position?  Just curious.   

I believe the wheeled path and you are right, they do cause issues with cyclists.  Most are oblivious to their surroundings and I know of more than one friend who has had a skateboard, sans rider, shoot out in front of their bike and end up taking a nasty spill as a result.

[sgrizzle]

I believe the wheeled path and you are right, they do cause issues with cyclists.  Most are oblivious to their surroundings and I know of more than one friend who has had a skateboard, sans rider, shoot out in front of their bike and end up taking a nasty spill as a result.

I had a similar issue many years agoon Riverside with a woman walking her dog across the path. My bicycle stops faster than I do, apparently.

[heironymouspasparagus]

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Be nice - why does everyone make fun of this lady?  She is probably a very nice person....

Or not.

[sauerkraut]

At RiverSide Trails there is a  sign just north of  the 41st street parking area posted on a light pole and it has an arrow that points to the bike trail for skateboards & rollerblades, and another arrow that points to the jogging trail for walkers & runners- but that is the only sign I seen that tells ya  which side to use. I like the double trail system it keeps the bikes out of the way of runners. In Omaha, NE on the Keystone trail many cyclists think they own that trail and don't like joggers using it,  sometime rude cyclists fly by runners without saying "Passing on your left" or anything. The Keystone Trail in Omaha is long &  flat it runs for 23 miles with no street crossings and the cyclists like to race on it. As for the handicapped sign  issue  it does not make sense to me, if your going to use the trail why would it matter if you park up close to it or clear across the lot--Because  that extra 30 feet of distance means nothing if your going to be on the trail anyhow. It could be federal regulation since Omaha trail heads also have handicapped parking at the trail access points. >>> http://omaha.net/places/keystone-trail

[sauerkraut]

Tulsa has some nice trails but many of them  like the  the SandSprings Trail, Mingo, and Turnpike trail  have street crossings. It would be great if Tulsa could  build a trail system with no street crossings like other cities have.. Omaha, Nebraska has a outstanding trail system  >>http://www.traillink.com/trail/keystone-trail.aspx  >>>> Omaha is a runners city  >>>>  http://www.omahatrails.com

[Townsend]

It would be great if Tulsa could  build a trail system with no street crossings like other cities have..

Get out there and do something about it.

[dbacksfan 2.0]

At RiverSide Trails there is a  sign just north of  the 41st street parking area posted on a light pole and it has an arrow that points to the bike trail for skateboards & rollerblades, and another arrow that points to the jogging trail for walkers & runners- but that is the only sign I seen that tells ya  which side to use. I like the double trail system it keeps the bikes out of the way of runners. In Omaha, NE on the Keystone trail many cyclists think they own that trail and don't like joggers using it,  sometime rude cyclists fly by runners without saying "Passing on your left" or anything. The Keystone Trail in Omaha is long &  flat it runs for 23 miles with no street crossings and the cyclists like to race on it. As for the handicapped sign  issue  it does not make sense to me, if your going to use the trail why would it matter if you park up close to it or clear across the lot--Because  that extra 30 feet of distance means nothing if your going to be on the trail anyhow. It could be federal regulation since Omaha trail heads also have handicapped parking at the trail access points. >>> http://omaha.net/places/keystone-trail

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