What do you think of Sharrows?

This blogger has some interesting comments.

http://urbanplacesandspaces.blogspot.com/2009/09/share-road-marking-signage-improvements.html

Sharrow bicycle lane marking on Kansas Ave. NW at Blair Road (northeast corner)
Originally uploaded by rllayman

I think that within closed communities, like UMD, sharrows signal a commitment to bicycle traffic. We already have low speed limits many casual cyclists can keep up with traffic on declines. We have a great bike shop for even major repairs. But with the gridlock at class change it seems like every needs a little bit more guidance about how to safely move around campus...cars, bikes, pedestrians, everyone. Sharing the road is a start.