Monday, January 02, 2012
The basic problem illustrated... without tragedy (this time).
Every intersection, every driveway, every curb-cut poses this too high of a probability event as a designed-in risk. Ask your elected official how this design flaw can be prevented.
When someone dies, expect your favorite elected official to say something like, "Nobody on City staff told me this could happen!"
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Unfortunately, if we asked some of our elected officials about this, the response would be "He should have been up on the sidewalk where it's safe!" It's difficult to educate those who are unwilling to learn...without the use of shock collars and cattle prods anyway.
Cyclists, if you really care about your right to travel, you'd rethink your 'advocacy', and promote responsible bureaucracy. Seriously. Any advocate that promotes paint over Education and Enforcement is just... not an educated advocate.
I like Ed W's shock collars and cattle prods idea. Cycle advocacy needs a new and innovative approach and I think Ed is on to something.
Regarding the video, what amazes me is that the person on the bike seems to accept near death with casual acceptance.
Wow - that's insanely close! I was nearly hit in a similar intersection in Seattle last year.
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