http://wiki.stevevance.net/ 2013-05-19T13:41:38-07:00 http://wiki.stevevance.net/ http://wiki.stevevance.net/lib/images/favicon.ico text/html 2013-02-04T08:39:03-07:00 stevevance http://wiki.stevevance.net/tech/hackintosh?rev=1359995943&do=diff Goals Quiet Rationale: Apple designs their computers to be quiet. I don't think anyone wants a noisy computer, but so many computers are. Have you listened to a Windows-based laptop? Eek! Result: I selected a highly-rated case that has variable speed fans and good construction to limit vibrations. text/html 2012-11-07T21:46:05-07:00 stevevance http://wiki.stevevance.net/bikeresearch?rev=1352353565&do=diff Helmets * Helmet laws do not appear to be beneficial because they disproportionately discourage the safest cyclists text/html 2012-11-05T15:56:53-07:00 stevevance http://wiki.stevevance.net/homepage?rev=1352159813&do=diff My personal wiki. A kind of website I can easily expand infinitely. Visit my other websites. Are you looking for my master's project on bike parking in Chicago or the bike parking white paper? My projects These are projects (DIY, homemade, what have you) I've been working on the past few years or just started today. In 2010, I've realized that I spend too much money on DIY projects so going forward I need to pay more attention to intentions, goals, and most of all, my time and money. text/html 2012-06-16T08:16:10-07:00 stevevance http://wiki.stevevance.net/bicycling/navy_pier_flyover?rev=1339859770&do=diff The location: Lakefront Trail between south of the Chicago River and Milton Olive Park (north of Grand Avenue). The problem: The solution: <https://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/cdot/supp_info/navy_pier_flyover.html> * When was the problem identified? * What was the problem identified? * When was the current solution invented? * What alternatives to the current solution were analyzed? text/html 2012-05-20T18:57:20-07:00 stevevance http://wiki.stevevance.net/bicycling/revolution?rev=1337565440&do=diff * When I see ditzy, overdone, stupid-looking girls riding nice bikes, I know the bicycle revolution is coming. text/html 2012-05-20T18:37:13-07:00 stevevance http://wiki.stevevance.net/bicycling/public_meeting_design?rev=1337564233&do=diff Gathering input from residents is important to developing a city's cycle strategy. By involving citizens in planning for the future, they become more engaged in their communities, appreciate and maintain amenities built as part of the plan, and help planners prioritize projects. Additionally, residents who are involved in the cycle strategy are more likely to endorse good proposals. text/html 2012-04-29T20:18:47-07:00 stevevance http://wiki.stevevance.net/bikechi/homepage?rev=1335755927&do=diff Everything you ever wanted to know about bicycling in Chicago. People CDOT * Cheri Heramb - Acting Commissioner? and ATA board member * Miguel D'Escoto - Commissioner * Thomas Byrne - Commissioner * Tom Powers - Commissioner * Bobby Ware - Commissioner * Gabe Klein - Commissioner * Scott Kubly - Bike Sharing * Janet Attarian - Bloomingdale Trail * Ben Gomberg - Bicycle Program text/html 2012-04-29T08:16:48-07:00 stevevance http://wiki.stevevance.net/bicycling/bike_lanes_are_good_for_motorists?rev=1335712608&do=diff I love being cynical. Sometimes it's more fun than being one of her prettier step sisters like rational and logical. If people who bike want more bike lanes, then they should take the approach of convincing other people why there should be more bike lanes. And since most people are driving and not biking, the message should be adapted and targeted to that audience. In that respect, I propose the following advocacy campaign: text/html 2012-04-29T07:57:38-07:00 stevevance http://wiki.stevevance.net/bicycling/bike_shop_commitment?rev=1335711458&do=diff I propose a bike shop code of ethics [is that the right phrase?]. As a Chicago bike shop signed on to the Bike Shop Anti-Theft Commitment [this needs a better name]... * We will educate you on bike locking. * We will record the serial number for you into our local database. * We will give you a certificate that has a description of your bike, a photo of you and your bike, and the serial number. We wil store this photo. We also take pictures of everything we sell and build. * For an…