Speed Limits For Golden Gate Bridge Cyclists Debated
Bicyclists, pedestrians and wheelchair users voiced their concerns over a possible speed limit for bikes on the Golden Gate Bridge and sidewalk safety proposals...
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loopyduck said:
May 20, 2011 10:09 AM
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Funny. When cyclists are the underdog, they demand respect from the drivers and want laws to protect themselves. Now that they're the ones dealing with human speedbumps, all of a sudden laws = police state? Get real.
loopyduck replied to comment from loopyduck
May 20, 2011 10:13 AM
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Also, it's funny that nothing is said about the reason why a speed limit would be introduced now: one of the sidewalks is closing for repairs, which means the other one's going to be more crowded.
swcastnetwork replied to comment from loopyduck
May 25, 2011 10:18 AM
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It sounds to me as if cyclists are just as self absorbed in California as they are here in Illinois.
Cyclists want laws implemented to protect their rights in the company of motorists, but as soon as law enforcement and lawmakers step in to protect the safety of pedestrians and wheelchair users from cyclists then they argue "unfair treatment". Who really is the victim?
We have campaigns for cyclists here in Champaign, Illinois including buses plastered with signs "Share the Road". But what special treatment do pedestrians get? Sometimes I feel grateful just to have sidewalks, which cyclists gladly overrun at every opportunity -- even when there are signs clearly marked "No Bicycles on Sidewalk". I don't know why so many riders always think they are holier than thou. I can't tell you how many times I've nearly been killed by cyclists pummeling down the walkway with no sense of respect for the pedestrians who technically have full right of way.
I was always under the impression San Francisco was a completely different scenario, as the city seems to be very big on environmentally friendly transportation. Cycling as a mode of transportation, has so much potential. But after reading this article, I'm getting the impression that the "problems" associated with bicycle riders are perhaps far more universal. And because they are so vocal, nobody ever challenges them and they always want "their way".
---Randall