Don’t make bicyclists more visible. Make drivers stop hitting them
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Don’t make bicyclists more visible. Make drivers stop hitting them
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Re: Don’t make bicyclists more visible. Make drivers stop hitting them
#2Whilst I agree with the concept that motorists are responsible for their own behaviour on the road and should not endanger other travellers, I believe that on a road where the speed limit is 55mph, or realistically any speed, that vehicles using that roadway should be able to maintain a safe and non-obstructive speed on said roadways. If your vehicle cannot maintain such a speed, it shouldnt be on a road with other vehicles.
Having said that, Cyclists in sydney are a menace, running red lights into traffic and pedestrians, crossing through pedestrian crossings and running into people, generally ignoring the rules of the road. If they want equal access, they need to conform to the same rules.
Re: Don’t make bicyclists more visible. Make drivers stop hitting them
#3Almost every time I encounter cyclists in traffic, they context switch between vehicle and pedestrian at their convenience.
If you want to be treated as a vehicle, be a vehicle. Don't block a lane between intersections and then ride the divider lines to advance ahead of cars at every intersection so they can wait and merge around you once the light turns.
As a former bike commuter, I really don't understand why bikes are required to ride the roads and behave like cars. They seem far more compatible to ride sidewalks and co-travel with pedestrians.
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#4Also kids shouldn't have to look before crossing the street. Just make drivers not hit kids. Any other position is victim-blaming.
Re: Don’t make bicyclists more visible. Make drivers stop hitting them
#5Whilst I agree with the concept that motorists are responsible for their own behaviour on the road and should not endanger other travellers, I believe that on a road where the speed limit is 55mph, or realistically any speed, that vehicles using that roadway should be able to maintain a safe and non-obstructive speed on said roadways. If your vehicle cannot maintain such a speed, it shouldnt be on a road with other v…
Got any hard numbers on the menace part, and how it compares to cars as dangerous machines, or is that just anecdotal "evidence"?
From what I have seen Sydney has a really obnoxious anti-cycling culture and a dismal level of cycling infrastructure.
Re: Don’t make bicyclists more visible. Make drivers stop hitting them
#6Almost every time I encounter cyclists in traffic, they context switch between vehicle and pedestrian at their convenience. If you want to be treated as a vehicle, be a vehicle. Don't block a lane between intersections and then ride the divider lines to advance ahead of cars at every intersection so they can wait and merge around you once the light turns. As a former bike commuter, I really don't understand why bikes…
> They seem far more compatible to ride sidewalks and co-travel with pedestrians.
I agree. Bikes as road vehicles is a dangerous anachronism. Overtaking bikes is the most unpleasant exercise for me as a driver. Although, given the state of roads vs. the state of sidewalks, I understand why they choose the road.
Re: Don’t make bicyclists more visible. Make drivers stop hitting them
#7Almost every time I encounter cyclists in traffic, they context switch between vehicle and pedestrian at their convenience. If you want to be treated as a vehicle, be a vehicle. Don't block a lane between intersections and then ride the divider lines to advance ahead of cars at every intersection so they can wait and merge around you once the light turns. As a former bike commuter, I really don't understand why bikes…
> They seem far more compatible to ride sidewalks and co-travel with pedestrians.
Pedestrians and bike riders are not compatible either. I am a bike commuter as well. I live in West Germany at the moment, but I have also bike commuted to work in Australia. In general, commuting in Germany is a much safer proposition than in Australia. The German drivers seem to be more aware and tolerance to the bike commuters. The bike riding paths are also very well configured and designed, minimising the risk of accidents.
Re: Don’t make bicyclists more visible. Make drivers stop hitting them
#8Almost every time I encounter cyclists in traffic, they context switch between vehicle and pedestrian at their convenience. If you want to be treated as a vehicle, be a vehicle. Don't block a lane between intersections and then ride the divider lines to advance ahead of cars at every intersection so they can wait and merge around you once the light turns. As a former bike commuter, I really don't understand why bikes…
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Re: Don’t make bicyclists more visible. Make drivers stop hitting them
#9Almost every time I encounter cyclists in traffic, they context switch between vehicle and pedestrian at their convenience. If you want to be treated as a vehicle, be a vehicle. Don't block a lane between intersections and then ride the divider lines to advance ahead of cars at every intersection so they can wait and merge around you once the light turns. As a former bike commuter, I really don't understand why bikes…
I cycle around Seattle quite a bit and my preference is always to ride on the sidewalk. As far as I know, this is legal as long as I yield to pedestrians.
I can ride nearly the same speed as on the road, and stop or slow down at my leisure. It's much more enjoyable. I never find pedestrians to be an issue.
It's always far faster than walking and less stressful than riding in the street.
Re: Don’t make bicyclists more visible. Make drivers stop hitting them
#10As a cyclist, I am more than happy to see tech that makes me more visible! Why are people up in arms!!? So stupid.