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The clash between cyclists and bike lane opponents now has a very simple solution: DIY, laser-created bike lanes (projected from the bike frame) that accompany riders wherever they pedal. A couple designers at Altitude, Inc. have dreamed up what they're calling LightLane, which at this point doesn't actually exist, but with a little seed money from the DOT (or maybe cycling advocate David Byrne?) this could be the wave of the future. Of course, the naysayers will get bogged down in the logistics of the thing—one alarmist Boing Boing commenter opined, "It's all fun and games until you faceplant and accidentally blind a jet pilot."—but plenty of people said you couldn't bottle the scent of a Whopper, and Ricky's can't keep that one on the shelves. The only question here is how powerful they can make the lasers, because ideally they should be able to burn through Escalade tires.
Bike Lane Brouhaha Solution: Lasers
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I like this site but I am so sick of these stories that leave things out. It says NOTHING about the way lasers would be used - on the bike? on the lane? as a light source? what are the lasers for?
WHAT???
ok so the lasers are on the ground but none of it makes sense.
Mr. Del Signore is only bitter because deep down he knows that all hipsters are unattractive and that Marie the cujinette in the italian bakery won't give him the time of day. He can only stare longingly and impotently as she climbs into Vinny's dad's escalade and whisked off into the sunset.
Why don't you pedal home and cut yourself, John?
The guy in the photo doesn't look like he's using a bike light or a helmet. Dumb.
I read it as the lasers might come off the bike itself, otherwise how else could you have "bike lanes that accompany bike riders wherever they pedal"
I for one like the idea if they are powerful enough. Wearing blinking back lights has a similar effect as well though.
Attached to the bike sit, projected onto the street.
John, you could also mention the fact that you just read this story on BoingBoing too. That's part of the blogger's etiquette, isn't it? Even they mentioned they found the story VIA another site. Pretty lame, Johnny boy.
Um, I did link to Boing Boing.
right, I was responded to #1, it seemed implied.
it's a good idea except that the lane is relative to wherever the biker is. I mean the guy could be in the middle of traffic and still be in this made up bike lane.
Your comment was a good comment except that the thing you pointed out is obvious and it's just a joke.
where the f*ck is this money coming from?
Carefull John, your letting your autophobia show!
Hey John, did you just call somebody alarmist?
hey we think this is a fantastic idea over at BrooklynByBike! our take on it...
http://brooklynbybike.wordpress.com/2009/01/12/ideas-we-love-light-lane/
love that you made it a solution and love gothamist!
You are a spammer which is a much lower form of life than a Del Signore. Die in a fire you self promoting prick.
Geez. Between this and your earlier comment above, I have to wonder who pissed in your Cheerio-Os this morning.
It would seem John Del Signore may be the one pissing in his Cheerios.
In which case, maybe I wouldn't blame him for the animosity.
Or rather who pissed in your mouth when you were a child to make you such an angry person.
this shit is dumb basically cause it would take a lot of juice to power those lasers. a lot of juice equals lots of batteries or battery packs = more garbage. You would also have an added hassle of taking off those really expensive lasers off your bike lest they get stolen. so you'd have to carry around a heavy batterypack laser after you got off the bike. fail all around.
Good point babyH.
I thought it was the Green lasers who can impair pilots?
and, they may be illegal. not sure bout that though because I think astronomers use them.
People get so tight when you talk about riding a bike in this city...chill.
Something, I'm certain, you're quite skilled in receiving.
Something, I'm certain, you're quite skilled in receiving.
If you want to bike in the city, fine. Join the big boys on the streets, and don't demand little kiddie bike lanes like you are used to growing up in Portland.
Bike lanes have been in NYC for a long time. Now there are more cyclists than ever before. Many of them are slower (parents riding with kids on the back or with kids riding behind them) and often rely on bike lanes to get to work/school safely.
The big boys comment is funny. What do you mean by it? Someone who sits inside a steel/plastic shell that weighs over a ton is somehow tougher than someone who commutes with only a helmet for protection?
If Gothamist wants any more shit from you, we'll squeeze your head.
Sorry I exposed you as a jackass again. You'll get over it one day.
Just more feelgood bs. This isn't Amsterdam.