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I like to follow the Principle of Least Astonishment, which blends bike lanes and vehicular cycling pretty well.

I ride as predictably as possible, signal my intentions, ride WITH traffic, and pay attention.

As a driver, I pay attention to my environment, but I notice that I'm in the minority.

I think that EDUCATION is key to a lot of problems motorized vehicles and bicycles have. That's education on both sides of the fence. I also think that having to re-take the written test when driver's renew their licenses is a good thing. Teaching driver's ed (and including cycling ed in that class) in schools would go a long way toward that education of everyone.

Regarding cyclists getting a "free ride", essentially, and "not paying their way": at least in Portland and the surrounding suburbs, 85-90% also have driver's licenses, and 100% pay income taxes. A lot pay property taxes, as well... anyone who thinks that the gas tax pays for all roads and road maintenance is woefully naive.

PS. Hi Carl! We all missed you at Olympus!

posted 5 years ago
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