Originally Posted by
tjspiel
Instead of thinking of all streets as "automobile roads", we as a culture need to start seeing them as multi-purpose roads, - not just for cars.
I feel that this is idealisticc and not realistic. The vast majority of people I see riding bicycles do NOT use the roadway (and for very good reason). It's dangerous.
If we could only do 3 small things ...this might float....
1). 100% ensure that not one single driver takes a drink or does drugs before getting behind the wheel.
2). Guarantee that noone uses a cellphone or any other distracting device while driving
3). Ensure that impaired drivers (even if by old age) are not behind the wheel.
If we can just do those 3 small things, it might be safe to ride a bicycle on the same road with motorists.
Otherwise, it is not safe.
Google this....
bicyclists killed by motorists