The time has come for a fresh point of departure in a heightened dialogue on bicycle safety. To my mind, the emphasis should shift from creating bike lanes or wearing helmets to bicycle users’ habits and attitudes.
I reside in Cambridge, work at a university, live near campus, and bike every day. Most important, I am at an age where I don’t want to have my fate determined by the irresponsible actions of others.
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Good letter- common sense, clearly stated. Many of us in Cambridge have been vilified for driving cars, have had parking spaces replaced by bike lanes, and have been the victims of careless bikers.
I worked in Cambridge and dodged bikes on the sidewalk every day.... pedestrians need protection too.