Originally Posted by
genec
While prosecutions may help... the bottom line is that motorists too have to understand the ramifications of truly sharing the road. It is not just "I'll give cyclists room as long as they don't delay me... "
The fundamentals have to be understood by ALL road users... cyclists, motorists, buggy drivers, bus drivers... you name it.
The issue is: How do you accomplish this kind of change? Here is one answer, and I challenge everyone in this forum to do this in the New Year: Volunteer to speak at your local high school driver's ed class. Show them the "Moonwalking bear" video; explain how to bike ride safely (ride LAP - legally, assertively, and predictably), and explain drivers' responsibilities to cyclists (drive PFA - Pay Freaking Attention).