Originally Posted by
detroitjim
even as staff members reminded panelists that such laws may reduce overall cycling,
Yeah, that sounds like a bunch of poppycock to me. Will the commuters take to commuting by car because they would otherwise have to wear a helmet. Will the roadies suddenly retire to their Peloton because they would otherwise have to wear a helmet. Will the homeless or those who cannot legally hold a driver's license suddenly give up cycling and walk?