tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3739621531803677069.post1210940107788284623..comments2023-09-30T02:44:11.907-06:00Comments on Imagine No Cars: Thoughts on Alternative Transportation and Urban Design: Does Motorist Road Rage Against Cyclists Never End?CarFree Stupidityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17452960459225854564noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3739621531803677069.post-28446088205208112612009-09-04T16:55:43.738-06:002009-09-04T16:55:43.738-06:00there is no such thing as a boring commute ;) yes ...there is no such thing as a boring commute ;) yes I dont find myself running into cars or cars running into me, but I have had close calls with trucks and cars who pass just a bit too close, or cut me off without signalling. Yes news happens when somebody dies, things change when somebody dies (hopefully) its a shame we are so bent on reactive rather then proactive, things would be a whole lot better. However I find myself getting angry when I am behind the wheel, usually pissed at other drivers, but its not useful, however I cant help it. On a bike it does not happen, I feel sorry actually, and shake my head at the stupidity.John in NHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07124328678630889953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3739621531803677069.post-1262331688475440032009-09-03T12:27:56.643-06:002009-09-03T12:27:56.643-06:00I agree that these types of issues are blown out o...I agree that these types of issues are blown out of proportion with respect to reality. The media, including hacks like me and you Mr. Rant, feed on this stuff. The world seems to run on drama and conflict; who wants to read about a boring and successfull bike commute?CarFree Stupidityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17452960459225854564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3739621531803677069.post-40208354137462577572009-09-03T10:38:04.281-06:002009-09-03T10:38:04.281-06:00These kinds of wild events have had me shaking my ...These kinds of wild events have had me shaking my head alot lately. It would seem that if you are hot-tempered, cycling is a bad idea. I must believe, however, that as bad as these things are, they are still very statistically rare, and are being magnified to the point of seeming common, thanks in part to Internet communities like the ones we both inhabit and enjoy. Thanks for the good post.RANTWICKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15394479078513545568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3739621531803677069.post-22872714633726044382009-09-03T09:03:42.836-06:002009-09-03T09:03:42.836-06:00While I agree with the sentiment of the post and c...While I agree with the sentiment of the post and certainly the North Carolina story of the father that was shot is one of the more bizarre driver rage stories I have ever seen, I would add that two lessons should be learned here.<br /><br />First,in the case of the parking lot incident, often it is just best to walk or ride away from these people. Escalating a situation with an outraged driver will rarely end in a good result for the bike rider - regardless of the "rightness" of your position - i.e. "I have the same right to use the roads as cars/drivers do" will not win the hearts of an outraged driver.<br /><br />Second, if involved in an accident with a motorist, get as much info as you can and then call the police. Never, never attempt to chase down someone or hang on to a moving vehicle that is fleeing the accident scene. As seen, it could very well get you killed.<br /><br />At the end of the day I would rather end my ride at home alive and well in the arms of my family rather than in a hospital or morgue.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com