[*BCM*] Cataldo Ambulance update

[Jim Leonard]

On Tue, 10 Apr 2007, David Watson wrote:

> I've now spoken with the Chief Operating Officer of Cataldo, and it appears
> that they have been very responsive to the incident.  They were able to
> identify the ambulance involved by GPS, and have already spoken to the crew
> about their inappropriate behavior.  They asked us to send bicycle safety
> information to them for all their crews.

Initially I was really impressed by this response.  But then I realized
that there was a bit more to it.

Refering to threatening someone's life as "inapproriate behaviour" really
doesn't sit well with me.  That's the term I use when a four year old
throws a tantrum.

The realist in me says this is probably as good as it's going to get from
a corporate executive, but it still stinks.

--jim


>
> -David
>   -----Original Message-----
>   From: bostoncriticalmass-bounces at bostoncriticalmass.org
> [mailto:bostoncriticalmass-bounces at bostoncriticalmass.org]On Behalf Of Basil
> Sharpe
>   Sent: Tuesday, April 10, 2007 11:16 AM
>   To: Boston Critical Mass
>   Cc: ecocoffice at aol.com
>   Subject: RE: [*BCM*] gordon riker
>
>
>   Last night, I was riding from Beth Isreal Hospital.   I came down Francis
> Rd to make a left onto Brookline Ave.  I got into the left lane and made
> myself visable in front of an ambulance waiting to make a left.   The light
> turned green.  I made my left and got way over to right on Brookline.  The
> ambulance said over the speaker to get off the road.   At the next light I
> told him that I was trying to make myself visable and stay out of his way.
> The light turned green he had his right signal on but instead went straight
> for me nearly missing my rear wheel.  Then he drove fast too close to me.
> At this point I pulled over reported his plate number 4031 to the Boston
> Police and then called Cataldo Ambulance.  Cataldo said they  did not have
> any ambulances with that plate number.  I was pretty upset and may have
> misread the plate number but I think it in fact was 4031.   Very
> frustrating.  I bicycle all the time but times like these cause me to really
> wonder.   Especially with what happened last week on Hunting Ave.   That guy
> just shouldn't be driving an Ambulance at all.   Imagine this is a guy who
> is supposed to be for life and he's out harassing Cyclists.  I hope he gets
> caught before he hurts someone with that big killing machine//Ambulance.
>
>
>
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>   From: bostoncriticalmass-bounces at bostoncriticalmass.org
> [mailto:bostoncriticalmass-bounces at bostoncriticalmass.org] On Behalf Of
> casey engels
>   Sent: Monday, April 09, 2007 9:21 AM
>   To: Boston Critical Mass
>   Subject: Re: [*BCM*] gordon riker
>
>
>
>   i understand that anytime we lose a friend for completely random and
> horrible reasons, it is difficult beyond belief, words, and explanation.
> there is nothing that can really be said to combat or alleviate this kind of
> loss - for individuals or a community.
>
>   however, i believe that this forum has brought up some really interesting
> topics for bicyclists in boston & most people on the list have done a great
> job of looking towards positive and productive change.  i am new to the
> list, action-wise, and hope to see more of the suggestions for good
> work/laws/maps/anything for making biking inviting and in-plain-sight for
> people in this city.
>
>   i appreciate all of the work, thoughts, actions that each person
> contributing to this list, critical mass, and bicycle awareness in general
> has brought to the front and center of everyone's minds this past week or
> so. (save the random guy a few strings ago who clearly shouldn't be on the
> list - writing about the right to open his door whenever he wants into a
> bike lane).
>
>   i did not know gordon riker, but my heart & thoughts are still with
> everyone who did.  for the rest of us, be safe and keep working to create
> positive awareness for all of us.
>
>   .casey.
>
>
>
>
>   On 4/9/07, . nevele <symboliceon at hotmail.com> wrote:
>
>   yea. two of my friends knew him.
>
>   they knew him as a pretty atrocious cyclist.
>
>   not that any of you actually give a shit. most of you seem to be looking
> at
>   his death as an excuse to paint a bike white.
>
>   my friends actually knew him; knew that he biked like an asshole. think
>   they're happy about him dying? fuck no.
>
>   how are you people treating this? you're using it as an example that you
>   don't understand.
>
>   like i said: we need to come up with our own laws that make sense for
> folks
>   on bikes.
>
>
>
>
>
>
>   >From: "Lee Peters" <leepeters at gis.net>
>   >Reply-To: Boston Critical Mass <list at bostoncriticalmass.org>
>   >To: "Boston Critical Mass" <list at bostoncriticalmass.org >
>   >Subject: Re: [*BCM*] gordon riker
>   >Date: Sun, 8 Apr 2007 08:59:18 -0400
>   >
>   >B -
>   >
>   >Yesterday I picked up a donated bike to honor him.  I painted it & have a
>   >lock ready.  I plan to take it down to the site and lock it to a light
> pole
>   >at 5 pm today (Sunday 4/8).
>   >
>   >Best,
>   >Lee
>   >
>   >
>   >
>   >----- Original Message ----- From: "Brooksie Edmondson"
>   >< brooksie at honestinsecret.com>
>   >To: <list at bostoncriticalmass.org>
>   >Sent: Thursday, April 05, 2007 4:14 AM
>   >Subject: [*BCM*] gordon riker
>   >
>   >
>   >>has a ghost bike been placed for gordon yet? i don't know who to get  in
>   >>touch with, but i have an extra bike that i can donate if they  need
> one.
>   >>gordon was my friend.
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