Originally Posted by
acidfast7
Simply put, motorists vote. There are more drivers than cyclists. When a cyclist pisses off a motorist they're likely to vote against an infrastructure project involving cyclists.
Continue blinding people, continue being denied infrastructure, a downward spiral, similar to the flushing of a toilet.
Infrastucture changes here in my region aren't led by voters. They're led by special party interest. Our city council just approved a new bike lane along prime waterfront properties, motorists hate it because it's a major arterial route, cyclists see it as victory (yes it is) but the real underlying reason is the property value. A multi-use path (mup) or bike lanes increase property values of the rich folks because it decreases the amount of cars used along that route.
I (and some people) like to be alive, so temporary blindness to drivers who might not see me is acceptable. This is North America we're talking about here, this isn't Germany or Netherlands, or whatever the hell you are.