Old 05-30-08, 11:29 PM
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At present, I don't ride that much, but I did, just in commuting, for about 6 years; and, if things work out over the next couple weeks with the job, I'll be back to it again!

I'm not consulting anyone's list here for what I'd like to see in a cycling utopia....

1. Wide outside lanes.
2. Traffic lights that bikes activate (none where I live).
3. The commuter tax credit.
4. Road rage classed as a hate crime.
5. Enforcement of the present bike/car traffic laws (3' gap in passing, etc.), coupled with education starting with DRIVER'S ED!! Every written test, every time, has at least 10% of the questions about bike interaction on the road.
6. Media PSA's about bike safety.
7. Bike theft carries the same penalties as GTA.
8. "Share The Road" signs on every speed limit signpost. Ditto for stop & yield.
9. Hi-viz gear required (& reasonably priced & universally available) for cyclists. That way, no more "I didn't see the bike!" excuses!
10. Secure racks all over the frickin' place.

Right now, with oatmeal for a brain at this hour, I can't think of more....
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