Originally posted by John E
The lower the prevailing traffic speed, the more I want to integrate into the traffic flow; the higher the speed, the more willing I become to discuss PROPERLY DESIGNED (from a transportation cyclist's point of view) separate-but-equal segregation.
John,
Motorists already have a separate system in the modern freeway.
Let them go as fast as they want there (if they can
) But on all other streets, make them adhere to the posted limit and accomodate bicycles realistically by lowering speed limits overall.
When driving to work at the speed limit, I notice the majority of drivers speeding at 10 mph. or more over the limit. This never saves them more than 3-5 minutes in a 40 minute city drive.
We should create a favorable environment for cyclists in urban areas, on the road.