i don't get it

[lauralh]

Can someone explain to me why people on bicycles feel the need, for example, to flip you off if you come within three yards of them? Or take up an entire line while not wearing a helmet and wearing headphones? Myself, I'm completely terrified when I ride a bike in the city and am very respectful of people in three-ton killing machines. Especially after Reg's Accident.

Comments

Re: part of the fun of being on a bike is weaving around stop-and-go traffic

[henry.livejournal.com]

No, you're allowed to ride in the street or on the sidewalk, but you can't switch back and forth and you have to obay all the laws that apply to either cars or pedestrians. A helmet has to be worn all the time, regardless.

Everybody pays taxes that maintain the roads, so it's my opinion everybody has an equal right to them.

Re: part of the fun of being on a bike is weaving around stop-and-go traffic

[henry.livejournal.com]

In WA anyway, the state collects the gas tax, while the city maintains it's streets. So, no. The city budget is here if you want to read more: http://www.ci.seattle.wa.us/financedepartment/06adoptedbudget/default.htm