tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37712842.post4135662151751002927..comments2024-03-12T15:49:33.657-04:00Comments on Vision Zero NJ: Op-Ed: Shouldn’t bicycle planning and facility design experts at least ride bikes?Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37712842.post-81452958137778021502011-03-16T09:55:32.568-04:002011-03-16T09:55:32.568-04:00For some, group rides are also a safety bubble. A ...For some, group rides are also a safety bubble. A greater presence forces drivers to truly slow down, and pass as though it was an Amish Buggy or other SMV. Especially women; many will not ride alone. "Safety in numbers" is really in play for them. So while it is ashame feathers get ruffled, it is somewhat self-induced by a minority of careless or belligerent drivers. That is what I usually tell those who come to me about it, and it usually quiets them.<br /><br />My personal peeve is modified exhaust systems, usually on motorcycles. Some are loud enough to cause instant hearing damage or pain. And some throttle it deliberately at close range, as they pass, which should qualify as assault in any civilized society. The excuse for many is "to be seen is to be heard", even though no creditable study has shown noise directed from the back of a vehicle lowers risk of a frontal collision.<br /><br />If only we could all be peaceful toward one another in this world ...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37712842.post-46762556288105449422011-03-14T20:30:35.626-04:002011-03-14T20:30:35.626-04:00That's a real shame on all points Bob. I'...That's a real shame on all points Bob. I'm not much of a club rider but I've ridden in a few of their rides and they were mostly very polite to passing car traffic. However, I've seen whole pelotons of 30 plus cyclists taking up the whole road before while in the car.<br /><br />It's also a shame that clubs don't take the time to advocate. I know some members that do but their efforts are scattered. This is why the NJ Bike & Walk Coalition is so important.Andrew J. Besoldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03652399372790924762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37712842.post-23995245870853152422011-03-14T16:11:17.426-04:002011-03-14T16:11:17.426-04:00Of all of the bicycling advocates I know, none of ...Of all of the bicycling advocates I know, none of them ride in clubs/groups. All of the advocates I know bike commute, which is what advocacy's focus should be - making roads safer for bicyclists. <br /><br />I have yet to come across a club ride where the riders have any respect for the cars behind them. This apparent disregard for other road users is what fuels much of the angry comments I get from people when discussing bikes on roads.Ordinary Bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18208230400476706971noreply@blogger.com