Originally Posted by
dynaryder
Quite possible. But as I've said,repeatedly,if cyclists didn't aggressively report bike lane parking,this track and other lanes would be useless. I've had people come into my clinic who wouldn't ride if it wasn't for the bike lanes.
While I don't agree that it's the best way, I have no issue with your opinion that reporting is necessary to get police action. We also have a philosophical difference about reporting traffic in infractions in general. Both are valid differences of opinion, and there's plenty of room for mutual respect.
OTOH- I take exception to the idea that this is big time safety issue. Any rider that turns a corner and nearly, or actually collides with a van is outriding his sight lines and not in control of his bicycle. To speak of this as a safety issue is to absolve cyclists of responsibility for riding intelligently.