...for the improvements to bike safety in Lemon Creek that were accomplished before my letter was published. If the cleaning and lane painting continues, both recreational and commuting cyclists who use Lemon creek will benefit. Steve Kocsis Juneau

...accumulation of gravel and debris along the shoulders. It is significant from Davis Avenue to Coogan Drive. This creates a hazard for those who commute by bicycle and also deters people who are thinking of commuting by bicycle. Steve Kocsis Juneau

...vehicles. Note that a bicyclist is not protected by a metal cocoon. I hope that at least the shoulder lanes will be painted. In the best of all possible worlds the broken pavement will be fixed and the shoulders swept often. Steve Kocsis Juneau

...dust and debris. The shoulders themselves are pot-holed and rough. Both for safety and maintenance this should be improved. Note that the Mendenhall Back Loop Road and the pedestrian crossing at Whittier are not marked. Steve Kocsis Juneau

...Montana Creek Road, some drivers take exception and use their vehicles to attempt to intimidate them to use the path. Alaska law states that bicyclists have all the rights (and responsibilities) that go with being a road user. Steve Kocsis Juneau

...represent these respective groups: general public (Paul Dick, Jonathan Anderson); Juneau Nordic Ski Club (Steve Kocsis); Juneau Alpine Club (Tim Arness); ATV riders (Gail Niemi, Erin Heywood); Juneau Snowmobile Club (Mark Wilke...

...represent these respective groups: general public (Paul Dick, Jonathan Anderson); Juneau Nordic Ski Club (Steve Kocsis); Juneau Alpine Club (Tim Arness); ATV riders (Gail Niemi, Erin Heywood); Juneau Snowmobile Club (Mark Wilke...

...the club members kept track of the skiers and made sure everyone made it down safely. Special thanks to Ray Howard of the JSC and Ray Imel of the JNSC for the coordination of this event. I hope that this will be repeated. Steve Kocsis Juneau

...highway have been painted and the shoulders have been swept often. This makes a big difference in safety for both recreational and bike commuters. I hope this support continues and I hope to see more people bicycling in Juneau. Steve Kocsis Juneau

...is National Bike month and May 10-16 is National Bike to Work Week, I am sure the DOT bicycle and pedestrian coordinator is promoting the bicycle as an alternative transportation mode in this time of increasing gas prices. Steve Kocsis Juneau