kyleellmanJul 13, 2023
Hey #seabikes folks, the combination crosswalk and stop signs when the Burke-Gilman trail intersects with a street with cars confuses me. I feel like the stop signs shouldn’t be there since cars should presumably stop for anyone walking or rolling on the trail, particularly with the continuous grade ped/bike path forming a speed bump for cars. Does anyone know the intent here?
Show threadSipJul 13, 2023

@kyleellman My amateur interpretation of the law: If a cyclist and driver are both approaching that intersection, the cyclist must yield to the driver (RCW 46.61.190). If the stop sign weren't there, the cyclist would not have to yield as long as the driver has sufficient time to stop (RCW 46.61.235).

Obviously this isn't what happens in practice. In my opinion, the stop signs should either be removed or rotated 90 degrees.

Show threadkyleellmanJul 13, 2023
@sip Thanks for those references. Where did you find them?
I definitely agree with your opinion.
Show threadSip
@kyleellman Normally you'd be able to read them at https://apps.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=46.61, but the site seems to be down right now.
Jul 14, 2023 at 3:42amWeb