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As a cyclist, I think that cyclists should always ride as if the drivers do not see them. The bike lanes are very helpful. I always look for cars turning right before I cross an intersection. I do not assume that they see me. I would like drivers to remember that cyclists need room between traffic and parked cars because of the danger of being hit by an opening car door.

As a driver, I always look over my right shoulder and in my mirrors for cyclists. It doesn't matter what you think! You have to watch out for cyclists! Cyclists should not assume that drivers can see them.

My bottom line is, that cyclists and drivers need to be considerate of one another. Stop the anger and the aggressiveness. It's not worth a life or an injury. Portland is a very unique, very cool city and one thing that makes it that way is its bike friendliness.

posted 5 years, 1 month ago
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