tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5044318737317983833.post8570574062292898695..comments2023-06-08T04:15:43.908-05:00Comments on The Lost Albatross: Cyclist bashing on parade...againEmilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11393762115493350763noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5044318737317983833.post-49994851292011485792009-04-02T13:20:00.000-05:002009-04-02T13:20:00.000-05:00I have to say that during warmer weather, particul...I have to say that during warmer weather, particularly this last spring and summer when construction was making everyone grumpy, I saw some serious pedestrian-rage from bicyclists. A lot of my best friends ride bikes so I know it's not happening across the board, but I cannot tell you how many times a cyclist nearly tore my arm off, speeding past me with inches to spare on the sidewalk. At least once a week, I would see an all-out altercation between a cyclist and a pedestrian and in every case, I personally felt the cyclist was out of line.<BR/><BR/>It got to the point that, as a pedestrian, I caught myself feeling some combination of irritation and fear every time I passed someone on a bike-- probably similar to how many cyclists feel toward drivers.<BR/><BR/>I know there are many cyclists who are cautious and respect pedestrians, just as there are many drivers who are cautious and respect cyclists, but I do think there's some education that needs to happen on all sides to bridge those gulfs.Laurie Starkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11477124105292431735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5044318737317983833.post-37249473740579723902009-03-30T08:59:00.000-05:002009-03-30T08:59:00.000-05:00Looks like I'll have to add this ordinance to ...Looks like I'll have to add this ordinance to the small pack of bicycle laws i always carry with me. it always amazes me how motorists ignore people who have a lawful right to use the roadways.Williamson St. can be an exercise in alertness, especially in the afternoon. i have regularly had issues with people in parked cars who open their driver door, and then reach into the back seat, or putz around in the car. meanwhile, i have to hard brake to avoid flipping over the door, and they look at me like it's my fault.<BR/>i agree with the idea that regardless of the mode of transportation,people don't always follow the laws. on residential streets with little cross traffic, i don't always come to a complete stop ( in car or on bike ), but on a busy street when there are lots of things going on, my first thought is always for safety and being aware of my surroundings. i follow red light laws when there is traffic. if I'm alone on the street, then i sometimes cross. i treat it just like crossing as a pedestrian. if there's no traffic, then sitting around at the light doesn't make much sense to me. but if there's cars behind me and traffice crossing the intersection, it only makes sense to obey the rules of the road and give cars the right of way. 3,000 lbs of metal are > than a 200 lb rider on a 20lb bike.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5044318737317983833.post-78125628108780970352009-03-27T14:28:00.000-05:002009-03-27T14:28:00.000-05:00Nice analysis! I hope both motorists and cyclists ...Nice analysis! I hope both motorists and cyclists take note. I see a lot of bikers ignore red lights, which is frustrating for drivers on roads with limited passing opportunities (like Willy Street).Joe Waltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18115431808379517101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5044318737317983833.post-82714420520416758282009-03-27T13:44:00.000-05:002009-03-27T13:44:00.000-05:00Guess so! That's good news, if so.Guess so! That's good news, if so.Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11393762115493350763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5044318737317983833.post-57994290068153994322009-03-27T13:42:00.000-05:002009-03-27T13:42:00.000-05:00negotiations are under way with the radio station ...negotiations are under way with the radio station to do pro bike psas<BR/><BR/>Guess I need to write a dane101 about it...M Big Mistakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11989660176501189041noreply@blogger.com