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-Alex
I can resist everything but Pete's mom.
The "driving is a privilege" line is bullshit, used by the state as an excuse to not have to respect our rights. We ALL have the same right to travel, and to choose our mode of travel. Bike riders have as much a right as car drivers; the problem is that too many car drivers think we don't.
It's not too hard. The rest of the world manages it. Hell, even CA can do it. The CHP uses an informal guideline that the lanesplitter should not be going more than 10-15 mph faster than traffic, and traffic should not be going more than 35-40 mph. If they spot you splitting like an ass, they can ticket you for unsafe passing, or unsafe speed for conditions, or reckless if you're really deserving.
PhilB
"A free man must be able to endure it when his fellow men act and live otherwise than he considers proper." -- Ludwig von Mises
1993 Ducati Monster M900; 265,000 miles -- killed by minivan 30Oct17
When I start my KTM in the morning, rules are broken. Its inevitable...
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If you run into a wall with a helmet on, you still ran into a wall.
It starts with educating the public.
We're not rushing to the front of the line, we're one less car you have to sit in traffic behind.
We won't cause an accident, you're not moving.
It's safer because when we're in between stopped cars, we can't be rear ended.
List goes on and on...
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1000rr, zx10r, rmz450, RE classic, r6, S4Rs, xr123, sv650(2), cr250 and a box truck that leaks power steering fluid.
I know it's stating the obvious, but increasing the number of commuters involves finding ways to motivate two very different groups of people - those who already ride, but don't commute, and those who don't ride, but would consider it with the right motivation. If you made a list of the suggestions so far, which would appeal to one of the groups, or both, or none?
DanG
People almost invariably arrive at their beliefs not on the basis of proof but on the basis of what they find attractive.
- Blaise Pascal
I think the "low-hanging fruit" would be those who already ride -- have a bike, have a license, etc. -- and attract them to ride more for transportation in addition to the fun stuff. Once some decent progress has been made there, and the rest of the people start seeing more bikes being used, then Stage Two would be to start working to attract new riders.
PhilB
"A free man must be able to endure it when his fellow men act and live otherwise than he considers proper." -- Ludwig von Mises
1993 Ducati Monster M900; 265,000 miles -- killed by minivan 30Oct17