Originally Posted by Chris L
What we need to do is look at why the cyclists were it, how many (overall) have been hit, and decide how to solve any problem which may exist in the area.
The only thing I would add here is how many cycists have been hit in comparison to others in cars or walking.
I've been told by some that they wouldn't ride a bike on a street because they were fearful of something like this but what some don't get is that their risk of being hit is just as great when walking or driving.
Last year, in my area, there was 1 cycling fatality but many, many more pedestrians were killed by cars and dozens of drivers had been killed in cars as well.
Accidents happen, no matter if you're on a bike or not. Lets learn what the problems are in each instance and try not to have the problems repeated.