The alledged "proof" of the dangers of sidewalk cycling is a joke.
Originally Posted by LittleBigMan
Even in more advanced cycling countries like Denmark and in the Netherlands, with a lot of cyclists and with their one-way lanes and paths, cycling is still much more dangerous than car driving or public transport.
OK, let's all drive cars. Cycling is just too dangerous.
Originally Posted by LittleBigMan
"The average cyclist in this study incurs a risk on the sidewalk 1.8 times as great as on the roadway."
OMG! 1.8 times. Is that the risk of death or simply the risk of an accident of any kind?
Originally Posted by LittleBigMan
"Wrong-way sidewalk travel is 4.5 times as dangerous as right-way sidewalk travel."
Wow, what a revelation! And this is relevant how?
Give me a
frickin' break! Show me some evidence that sidewalk cycling is actually more dangerous than cycling on the road. The burden of proof is on those who claim sidewalk cycling is dangerous.
They've been trying for years and haven't come up with diddly squat so far.
I've always respected Mr. Allen but it's interesting that he is LAB Regional Director, New York/New England, and 'sidewalk riding is dangerous' is the LAB party line.
If it weren't for the fact that some people actually believe the party line propaganda, it'd be laughable.