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What happened to bike lanes?
My main concern is when cyclists (or any vehicle for that matter) do not stop at traffic lights or stop signs. I also worry that the cyclist will swerve into me, especially going uphill I've notice how cyclists struggle and they sort of swerve and stuff. All this is made worse when they are side by side chatting or listening to their walkman.
Also, cyclists have an additional hazard of parked cars, opening doors etc. They really need their own lane. In Boston, there is the Minuteman Commuter Bikeway that extends from Bedford all the way into Cambridge (Alewife Station). I think it's like 8 miles or something but it's awesome and safe.
Bicycles, skateboards, rollerbladers should not be on sidewalks either, way too dangerous. Most users cannot control themselves adequately. Way too many close calls with the above and my pregnat wife (who is not swerving walking on the sidewalk) and the stroller.
Maybe cyclists should have to get a license like car drivers do. That may help with general safety and traffic law issues. The rest is common sense.
Share the road.
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