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**zzquo0iR** · 08-02-2008, 08:04 PM

This story displays two major problems in this city:

I'm talking about cyclists getting zero respect from anyone and in turn giving zero respect back. Drivers block bike lanes, open doors into cyclists, pedestrians walk out into the street in front of cyclists who have the right of way, etc. And cyclists fail to follow the rules of the road, riding against traffic, failing to stop at red lights, not giving the right of way to pedestrians, riding on the sidewalks, etc. Frankly the situation sucks.

I completely agree with this statement, especially the part about cyclists getting "zero respect". Of course I am a bit biased being one of them

You might be surprised to learn that in my view at least pedestrians cause at least as much danger as motor vehicles. If you are going to cross against the light, at least make sure you are not doing so at the expense of a rider's right or way. I mean we all do it but at least recognize you do not have the right of way and yield if necessary. I cannot tell you how often a crossing pedestrian has caused me to swerve into a lane of traffic. I will freely admit that as as a biker i violate some of the vehicular rules as well, but I do not infringe on the rights of way of others. Maybe that is rationalization but whatever.

Relatively speaking, Cabs are not as bad as you might think. There are always exceptions of course, but for the most part they seem aware of your presence which is better than others. Buses are OK too. Cars with out of town plates are the worst though.

p.s. the new green bike lanes along broadway to so ho and and along 5th in the flat iron district are kind of cool

08-02-2008, 08:04 PM	#40
zzquo0iR Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 397 Senior Member	This story displays two major problems in this city: I'm talking about cyclists getting zero respect from anyone and in turn giving zero respect back. Drivers block bike lanes, open doors into cyclists, pedestrians walk out into the street in front of cyclists who have the right of way, etc. And cyclists fail to follow the rules of the road, riding against traffic, failing to stop at red lights, not giving the right of way to pedestrians, riding on the sidewalks, etc. Frankly the situation sucks. I completely agree with this statement, especially the part about cyclists getting "zero respect". Of course I am a bit biased being one of them You might be surprised to learn that in my view at least pedestrians cause at least as much danger as motor vehicles. If you are going to cross against the light, at least make sure you are not doing so at the expense of a rider's right or way. I mean we all do it but at least recognize you do not have the right of way and yield if necessary. I cannot tell you how often a crossing pedestrian has caused me to swerve into a lane of traffic. I will freely admit that as as a biker i violate some of the vehicular rules as well, but I do not infringe on the rights of way of others. Maybe that is rationalization but whatever. Relatively speaking, Cabs are not as bad as you might think. There are always exceptions of course, but for the most part they seem aware of your presence which is better than others. Buses are OK too. Cars with out of town plates are the worst though. p.s. the new green bike lanes along broadway to so ho and and along 5th in the flat iron district are kind of cool
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