Bikes & Politics
A great summary of recent history.
I blame Critical Mass.
Some people say that the growth of bikelanes over the last few years has sparked the backlash, but it’s hard to argue that those aren’t a net positive.
I commute to work by bike, and have for nearly a decade. I’ll admit to not stopping at every light, but for the last six years I’ve been fortunate that there aren’t many lights between home and work.
I’ve been noticing lately (because I’ve been trying to pay attention) that when there is interaction w/ a pedestrian, either on the commute or on the weekend, it nearly always ends with them apologizing to me for jaywalking in front of me. I’m no saint, but this city’s filled with people who aren’t following every law they’re supposed to follow.