Simple bicycle etiquette tips
So you've heard -- Bicycling's really getting popular in urban areas. In Los Angeles, we just had a day-long LA Bike Summit that drew speakers from all over -- and a huge number of attendees from all parts of the metropolis. And in New York city, lots of new bike-friendly urban planning's getting more two wheelers on the road.
Now, as much as we would perhaps prefer not to, we must stop to look at ourselves and realize that we have a little giving to do. I am talking about perceptions, about the things we should do outside the letter of the law, like the way we try not to killthe person in front of us in the revolving doors.
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Posted By Siel Ju - Fri, Mar 13 2009 at 2:37 PM ESTOr better yet, during-school
Or better yet, during-school bike safety classes! I'm not sure what the laws are in the Boston area, but in California you do have to wear a helmet if you're 18 -- though I don't think this law's enforced much. Once you're an adult, helmets become optional....
Posted By Anonymous - Fri, Mar 13 2009 at 2:33 PM ESTbike etiquite & safety
I strongly agree. I live and bike in a Boston suburb and am horrified by the new trend other parents are adopting and telling their kids to follow - "Bike on the left." Now this often coincides with "Wearing helmets is somewhat optional", so I am unsure where the safety priorities really are. Pass the word, it is far more dangerous (and yes inconsiderate) to bike against the traffic. What about that after school bike safety class?
Going Gandhi
I've long been a considerate cyclist who works to peacefully and cooperatively co-exist on the streets, but now I'm also trying hard to become a practitioner of non-violence when dealing with motorists be they inattentive or deliberately confrontational and aggressive. It ain't easy but I'm doing my best not to be baited by their bad driving, ignorance and hate.