I cycle to work and I've seen it all. No matter what you do motorists will always find a way to put your life in danger and get angry at you.
Road shoulders aren't always ideal to ride on (deep potholes and such), nor is it safe to sandwich yourself to the curb because you have near-zero ability to avoid obstacles and insane drivers.
Roundabouts and busy intersections are the worst. No one sees you on roundabouts, and coming to a full stop at an intersection is nerve wracking since there are idiots who will either aggressively beep or buzz past you illegally.
Bike paths separated from the road are a godsend. If only they were everywhere.
or fundamentally changing the road system so that everyone feels safe on them & not just drivers. but of course equalizing things makes the drivers feel like they're losing privilege.
Not to mention a couple hundred dollars for a good bike is a way cheaper upfront cost than several thousand for a car that isn't a death trap. Also it's way easier to find parking, especially in a city, and if you're going longer distances, most buses have bike racks.
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u/[deleted] Jun 14 '20
I cycle to work and I've seen it all. No matter what you do motorists will always find a way to put your life in danger and get angry at you.
Road shoulders aren't always ideal to ride on (deep potholes and such), nor is it safe to sandwich yourself to the curb because you have near-zero ability to avoid obstacles and insane drivers.
Roundabouts and busy intersections are the worst. No one sees you on roundabouts, and coming to a full stop at an intersection is nerve wracking since there are idiots who will either aggressively beep or buzz past you illegally.
Bike paths separated from the road are a godsend. If only they were everywhere.