GENEC
Exactly
Cars much safer
Drivers- because of cell phones texting-much less safe for bicycle riders and motorcycle riders
So Texting won't increase "total car deaths" since car on cars deaths will continue to drop as more and more cars are fully airbag equipped.
So bike vs car injuries-SHOULD increase- if we are correct in assuming that car driver texting is dangerous for bike riders-
deaths might not increase much-since many will be lower speed hits
The INSURANCE INDUSTRY-pushing for a factory installed cell phone shut off- GOV enforced is our only chance
Kinda doubt it will happen-so not only should we not "Take a lane" we are better off taking a shoulder or even the sidewalk
Get 26" wide tires-hit the grass-chose route carefully.