tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5044318737317983833.post8162482790062754173..comments2023-06-08T04:15:43.908-05:00Comments on The Lost Albatross: Peds v. cars v. cyclistsEmilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11393762115493350763noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5044318737317983833.post-33297112317469829022008-10-27T13:44:00.000-05:002008-10-27T13:44:00.000-05:00I think thinking about that entitlement mindset an...I think thinking about that entitlement mindset and reminding people that the other side has rights to is useful. There are plenty of things you can do to make life easier for the other people on the road without even costing yourself anything, but you'll never think to do it if you can't put yourself in the other folks' shoes. <BR/><BR/>Example: as a pedestrian, sometimes you'll encounter a car trying to pull out of a parking lot onto a busy street. The car's a little bit into the sidewalk. Because the driver's a jerk? Probably not -- likely he needs to pull out a little bit so he can see back far enough to know when there's a chance for him to get out. Walking behind his car instead of in front of it doesn't really take you any longer, but it means that if he gets his window he can take it rather than having to wait for you to pass and then take the next window. <BR/><BR/>I don't think the golden rule ever becomes a cliche. Honestly think about other people's point of view and treat them with the respect you'd want in their position. It's like magic.<BR/><BR/>Oh, I've found one totally awesome thing in traffic. When you screw up and actually take responsibility for it (shouting "sorry" if it's summer or you're both not in enclosed vehicles or giving an apologetic wave), most people are instantly no longer angry.Michael Donnellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11527540303715977817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5044318737317983833.post-52081610501861425742008-10-27T13:16:00.000-05:002008-10-27T13:16:00.000-05:00That's certainly a factor for some folks, for sure...That's certainly a factor for some folks, for sure. I think it falls in with the entitlement mindset. Your method is the best method, and therefore you are entitled to all of the space and all of the considerations. Very lame (even if I am a little biased toward bikes) no matter who it's coming from.Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11393762115493350763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5044318737317983833.post-73502364121095334202008-10-27T13:01:00.000-05:002008-10-27T13:01:00.000-05:00I think there's another part to it: many people th...I think there's another part to it: many people think their mode of transit is inherently better than the others, and so they start out biased against anyone who's using one of the other ones.Michael Donnellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11527540303715977817noreply@blogger.com