Originally Posted by mosplat
traffic is a by-product of a large group of riders on the road.
i don't think it should be, as some might consider it, a goal.
"we are traffic" is more of a response to those who accuse bicyclists of "slowing traffic"
critical mass doesn't take up anymore than a few minutes per intersection/block until it moves on. some people just need to learn patience. For those of you who are anal about laws, it is the law for a group of bicyclists whose number constitute a "critical mass" to stay as a group to cross an intersection (almost acting as one large vehicle) even if the light turns red, for the safety of all the riders.
It's a beautiful thing to see our streets at least temporarily taken over by bicycles instead of gas guzzlers. I feel sorry for all those who can't understand that.
http://www.critical-mass.org