Can you do a math problem regarding passing times? for example, if a cyclist is traveling at 15 mph, and a car at 25 mph. The cyclist length is 6 feet and the car length is 14 feet, how long does it take for a 14 foot car going 25 mph to pass and clear a 6 foot long bicycle traveling at 15 mph?
Yes, that's an interesting question. I know we have a buffer laterally for passing, but do you know what longitudinal buffer should be assumed? I.e., how close would you expect the driver to be to the bicycle before they try to pass them and then likewise, at what distance in front of the bicyclist should they be before they pull in front of them? Based on several sources, I think a buffer of 3-4 seconds (based on the speed of the vehicle) is appropriate, but I'm not sure I've seen anything specific to passing bicycles. Have you?
@@FindleyDaniel Thanks! interesting to think about how much stress that causes cyclists and drivers and how it impacts safety and level of service. 3-4 seconds with a 2 ton vehicle 3 feet away from you. 3-4 seconds with a car wandering into another lane...
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Can you do a math problem regarding passing times? for example, if a cyclist is traveling at 15 mph, and a car at 25 mph. The cyclist length is 6 feet and the car length is 14 feet, how long does it take for a 14 foot car going 25 mph to pass and clear a 6 foot long bicycle traveling at 15 mph?
Yes, that's an interesting question. I know we have a buffer laterally for passing, but do you know what longitudinal buffer should be assumed? I.e., how close would you expect the driver to be to the bicycle before they try to pass them and then likewise, at what distance in front of the bicyclist should they be before they pull in front of them? Based on several sources, I think a buffer of 3-4 seconds (based on the speed of the vehicle) is appropriate, but I'm not sure I've seen anything specific to passing bicycles. Have you?
@@FindleyDaniel Thanks! interesting to think about how much stress that causes cyclists and drivers and how it impacts safety and level of service. 3-4 seconds with a 2 ton vehicle 3 feet away from you. 3-4 seconds with a car wandering into another lane...
@@TL243 I get 50 feet for the overtaking area, here's a video with the way I solved it: ruclips.net/video/hGhDP5rYh4g/видео.html