Originally Posted by Helmet Head
Good list.
HIGH:
1) Working to change inappropriate laws
2) Educating cyclists about safe riding practices
3) Educating kids about cycling
4) Promoting destination transportational facilities like bike racks and showers
5) Encouraging new cyclists (already covered by 2 & 3)
6) Monitoring the media and responding to irresponsible and incorrect statements about cyclists
MEDIUM:
1) Demanding prosecution of motorists who violate cyclists rights
2) Organizing group cycling events
3) Promoting recreational facilities
LOW:
* Educating motorists about the rights of cyclists
* Promoting en route transportational facilities like paths and bike lanes
* Urging stepped-up enforcement against cyclists who break the law
(lane position is a safety topic, not an advocacy topic)
Why would you consider educating motorists & stepped up law enforcment against cyclists who break the law such a low priority? I think if a cyclist breaks the law he or she should pay the penalty if they are caught & the laws should be enforced equally for all. Motorists need to be educated to the rights of cyclists. Otherwise if they have no clue that we have rights to the road ways they will continue to treat us as they do, just an obstacle they can shove aside with their large steel & glass cage.