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On 10/10/2014 5:50 AM, Duane wrote:
snip Well that's one reason that increased cycling numbers tends to decrease cycling danger. Once you get past the local driver waving at the local cyclist who have both known each other for ages, you start to get strangers in cars dealing with unexpected strangers on bikes. It's when the strangers on bike are enough that they are no longer unexpected by the motorists the accidents tend to go down. I prefer this than, to paraphrase, depending on the beneficence of strangers. And to get increased cycling numbers you have to take steps to decrease danger. A government has the resources to take the first steps. 1. Laws regarding motorist behavior such as minimum passing space (just enacted in California) and enforcement of those laws. 2. Money for bicycle infrastructure. One thing that has helped cause a big increase in my area is a number of projects that have enabled cyclists to get over "walls" that were created by freeways, safely. 3. Laws aimed at cyclists, such as proper equipment so motorists can see cyclists, day and night. Of course some cyclists always balk at being told that they must spend money to equip their bicycle for safe riding, and you don't want to reduce cycling levels by requiring expensive equipment. 4. Tax incentives for similar to what the government does for certain cars--tax credits for fully equipped commuter bicycles. I.e. we are getting a $4000 tax credit on our 2014 taxes because we bought a plug-in hybrid, versus no tax credit on the similar vehicle without the plug-in feature. 5. Encouraging adults to wear helmets and visible clothing. |
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On Friday, October 10, 2014 2:19:54 PM UTC+1, Graham wrote:
"Andre Jute" xxx wrote in message ... On Thursday, October 9, 2014 11:10:09 PM UTC+1, James wrote: On 10/10/14 04:09, Andre Jute wrote: On Thursday, October 9, 2014 3:46:24 PM UTC+1, Graham wrote: The latest UK road safety data has been released recently [snip] Until proven otherwise, I'm happy to assume that riding in the city is less pleasant and more dangerous than riding in the countryside. [snip] Apparently, and this was the point picked up by the media relating to driving, rural roads are the "most" dangerous for all modes. Whilst there are far more accidents resulting in injuries in urban areas speeds tend to be far lower and deaths thereby less likely. Apparently you are more likely to get killed on a rural road in the UK whatever your mode if you are involved in an accident. This is put down to drivers driving far too fast for their range of vision, their ability to react to the unexpected and their basic level of driving skill. I do most of my riding in the lanes of the Cotswolds and have had quite a few "interesting" experiences. Please no Danger Danger! comments. I read that in the report you linked, Graham. I had already changed modes from general statistical comment on the report to remarking on my personal circumstances, as signalled by "assume". There is no doubt that the report is right, country roads and lanes are more dangerous, for whatever reason. The same is true here; in fact the biggest and most heavily trafficked roads out of my little town are lethal to the extent that the police superintendent, who presumably should know which roads are safe for cyclists, a few years ago was killed cycling on one of them (on which I refused to ride with him only a few weeks before...). My lanes are carefully chosen to be as stressfree as possible. I realize they are not statistically generic or even indicative where I live, or in comparison with your report. But they are mine and I am happy to have them. Andre Jute Just back from an agreeable ride with agreeable people |
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sms writes:
On 10/10/2014 5:50 AM, Duane wrote: snip Well that's one reason that increased cycling numbers tends to decrease cycling danger. Once you get past the local driver waving at the local cyclist who have both known each other for ages, you start to get strangers in cars dealing with unexpected strangers on bikes. It's when the strangers on bike are enough that they are no longer unexpected by the motorists the accidents tend to go down. I prefer this than, to paraphrase, depending on the beneficence of strangers. And to get increased cycling numbers you have to take steps to decrease danger. A government has the resources to take the first steps. 1. Laws regarding motorist behavior such as minimum passing space (just enacted in California) and enforcement of those laws. We'll see if it has any effect. I doubt it. That the portion of the law allowing a driver to cross a double yellow, provided it can be done safely, to maintain the three feet, was excluded does not bode well. Mainly that doesn't matter in that most drivers will cross the double yellow anyway. 2. Money for bicycle infrastructure. One thing that has helped cause a big increase in my area is a number of projects that have enabled cyclists to get over "walls" that were created by freeways, safely. 3. Laws aimed at cyclists, such as proper equipment so motorists can see cyclists, day and night. Sounds like someone is trying to get in on the regulatory capture. 5. Encouraging adults to wear helmets and visible clothing. The invisible stuff has certain advantages. -- Joe Riel |
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On 11/10/14 00:19, Graham wrote:
"Andre Jute" wrote in message ... On Thursday, October 9, 2014 11:10:09 PM UTC+1, James wrote: On 10/10/14 04:09, Andre Jute wrote: On Thursday, October 9, 2014 3:46:24 PM UTC+1, Graham wrote: The latest UK road safety data has been released recently [snip] Until proven otherwise, I'm happy to assume that riding in the city is less pleasant and more dangerous than riding in the countryside. [snip] Apparently, and this was the point picked up by the media relating to driving, rural roads are the "most" dangerous for all modes. Whilst there are far more accidents resulting in injuries in urban areas speeds tend to be far lower and deaths thereby less likely. Apparently you are more likely to get killed on a rural road in the UK whatever your mode if you are involved in an accident. This is put down to drivers driving far too fast for their range of vision, their ability to react to the unexpected and their basic level of driving skill. I do most of my riding in the lanes of the Cotswolds and have had quite a few "interesting" experiences. Please no Danger Danger! comments. http://www.vicpolicenews.com.au/news...road-toll.html -- JS |
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On Sunday, October 12, 2014 9:51:39 PM UTC+1, James wrote:
http://www.vicpolicenews.com.au/news...road-toll.html A big argument against going to live in Victoria again! And I presume the same is true of South Australia. Andre Jute |
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On Friday, October 10, 2014 6:32:24 AM UTC-7, sms wrote:
On 10/10/2014 5:50 AM, Duane wrote: snip Well that's one reason that increased cycling numbers tends to decrease cycling danger. Once you get past the local driver waving at the local cyclist who have both known each other for ages, you start to get strangers in cars dealing with unexpected strangers on bikes. It's when the strangers on bike are enough that they are no longer unexpected by the motorists the accidents tend to go down. I prefer this than, to paraphrase, depending on the beneficence of strangers. And to get increased cycling numbers you have to take steps to decrease danger. A government has the resources to take the first steps. 1. Laws regarding motorist behavior such as minimum passing space (just enacted in California) and enforcement of those laws. 2. Money for bicycle infrastructure. One thing that has helped cause a big increase in my area is a number of projects that have enabled cyclists to get over "walls" that were created by freeways, safely. 3. Laws aimed at cyclists, such as proper equipment so motorists can see cyclists, day and night. Of course some cyclists always balk at being told that they must spend money to equip their bicycle for safe riding, and you don't want to reduce cycling levels by requiring expensive equipment. 4. Tax incentives for similar to what the government does for certain cars--tax credits for fully equipped commuter bicycles. I.e. we are getting a $4000 tax credit on our 2014 taxes because we bought a plug-in hybrid, versus no tax credit on the similar vehicle without the plug-in feature. 5. Encouraging adults to wear helmets and visible clothing. I think the government should pay me to ride my bike and that I should get a police escort any time I ride more than a mile. The federal government should also provide me with tires, chains, cassettes and other wear items -- like the federal cheese program or free school lunches for the under-privileged. -- Jay Beattie. |
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jbeattie wrote:
On Friday, October 10, 2014 6:32:24 AM UTC-7, sms wrote: On 10/10/2014 5:50 AM, Duane wrote: snip Well that's one reason that increased cycling numbers tends to decrease cycling danger. Once you get past the local driver waving at the local cyclist who have both known each other for ages, you start to get strangers in cars dealing with unexpected strangers on bikes. It's when the strangers on bike are enough that they are no longer unexpected by the motorists the accidents tend to go down. I prefer this than, to paraphrase, depending on the beneficence of strangers. And to get increased cycling numbers you have to take steps to decrease danger. A government has the resources to take the first steps. 1. Laws regarding motorist behavior such as minimum passing space (just enacted in California) and enforcement of those laws. 2. Money for bicycle infrastructure. One thing that has helped cause a big increase in my area is a number of projects that have enabled cyclists to get over "walls" that were created by freeways, safely. 3. Laws aimed at cyclists, such as proper equipment so motorists can see cyclists, day and night. Of course some cyclists always balk at being told that they must spend money to equip their bicycle for safe riding, and you don't want to reduce cycling levels by requiring expensive equipment. 4. Tax incentives for similar to what the government does for certain cars--tax credits for fully equipped commuter bicycles. I.e. we are getting a $4000 tax credit on our 2014 taxes because we bought a plug-in hybrid, versus no tax credit on the similar vehicle without the plug-in feature. 5. Encouraging adults to wear helmets and visible clothing. I think the government should pay me to ride my bike and that I should get a police escort any time I ride more than a mile. The federal government should also provide me with tires, chains, cassettes and other wear items -- like the federal cheese program or free school lunches for the under-privileged. Lol. Well I think the government should do better to prevent some kid from killing you because he's texting. They seem to be doing something here in Quebec along those lines by increasing fines and points for texting and driving. The points are now 4 and since adolescent drivers have only 4 this means a license suspension. Stronger prosecution for accidents caused by this would be better but this is something. -- duane |
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On 10/12/2014 2:49 PM, jbeattie wrote:
I think the government should pay me to ride my bike and that I should get a police escort any time I ride more than a mile. The federal government should also provide me with tires, chains, cassettes and other wear items -- like the federal cheese program or free school lunches for the under-privileged. I've ridden with police escorts and it's rather annoying though pretty safe. |
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