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Ross resident urges painted bike arrows on Shady Lane after child scooter incident
Summary
A Ross resident told the council he wants bike-share arrows painted on Shady Lane, citing the town's bike plan and a recent incident in which his child was clipped by a vehicle; staff previously recommended painting but council declined in 2022.
During public expression on Jan. 9, Ross resident Tom Vilhauer asked the council to paint bike-share arrows on Shady Lane to improve safety for children traveling to Ross School. Vilhauer described Shady Lane as a busy thoroughfare used daily by students, families and other non-motorized road users and noted the street is designated as part of the town’s bicycle network and Marin County Bicycle Route 20.
Vilhauer recounted that he raised the matter with Public Works Director Rich Siminich in 2022 and was told the council decides whether to install pavement markings. He said staff previously advised the council to paint bike arrows but the council chose not to approve that change; he also cited a February incident in which his son’s scooter was clipped by a car about 200 yards from Ross School and said such incidents support taking reasonable safety measures.
Council and staff responded that the topic will be included in a capital-improvement program discussion scheduled for Feb. 13, where funding and grant opportunities (including TAM) can be considered alongside other projects.
