City council voted today to allow bicyclists to ignore stop signs

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Insurance should then be required. Too many people have been injured or died from being hit by cyclists.

https://gothamist.com/news/pedestrian-dies-after-being-struck-by-cyclist-in-midtown

Liability insurance to cover medical expenses should be a minimum.

The cyclist received a ticket for running a red light. What more do you want?

DP. They should obviously be prosecuted for vehicular manslaughter.

Not to mention this hit and run murdering cyclists from last month.
https://thevillagesun.com/chelsea-man-44-dies-after-being-struck-by-hit-and-run-cyclist-police

Notably, after this cyclist ran a red light killed a woman crossing the crosswalk in DC the DC cycling community did not express any outrage, have a memorial or leave a ghost bike (should it be ghost shoes?). The cyclists also was not prosecuted in the end. Where was Vision Zero?
https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/public-safety/woman-65-dies-after-being-hit-by-bicycle-in-downtown-dc/2017/03/10/326d83b2-05ff-11e7-ad5b-d22680e18d10_story.html

The truth is that cyclists don’t care about pedestrians. They frankly don’t seem to care much about anyone but themselves. That would be fine except that we all need to share common right of ways and public goods.

Why do you think you can get away with lying about everything?

https://waba.org/blog/2017/03/statement-on-the-death-of-jane-bennett-clark/

"That said, the same principle applies to bicycling as it does to driving: if you can’t see and react to a human being on the road in front of you, you are going too fast. Yield to people who are more vulnerable. This is not just the law, it’s how to be a responsible member of the community. It is your responsibility not to hurt anyone with your vehicle, whether you’re riding a bike or driving a car. WABA works hard to make sure that our region’s bicyclists know how to ride safely."

Weasel worded with:

"The Metropolitan Police Department has not announced who, if anyone, made a mistake on Thursday night"

"Of the 317 fatal crashes in the District in the last decade, only one other involved a pedestrian hit by a bicyclist"

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Insurance should then be required. Too many people have been injured or died from being hit by cyclists.

https://gothamist.com/news/pedestrian-dies-after-being-struck-by-cyclist-in-midtown

Liability insurance to cover medical expenses should be a minimum.

The cyclist received a ticket for running a red light. What more do you want?

DP. They should obviously be prosecuted for vehicular manslaughter.

Not to mention this hit and run murdering cyclists from last month.
https://thevillagesun.com/chelsea-man-44-dies-after-being-struck-by-hit-and-run-cyclist-police

Notably, after this cyclist ran a red light killed a woman crossing the crosswalk in DC the DC cycling community did not express any outrage, have a memorial or leave a ghost bike (should it be ghost shoes?). The cyclists also was not prosecuted in the end. Where was Vision Zero?
https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/public-safety/woman-65-dies-after-being-hit-by-bicycle-in-downtown-dc/2017/03/10/326d83b2-05ff-11e7-ad5b-d22680e18d10_story.html

The truth is that cyclists don’t care about pedestrians. They frankly don’t seem to care much about anyone but themselves. That would be fine except that we all need to share common right of ways and public goods.

Why do you think you can get away with lying about everything?

https://waba.org/blog/2017/03/statement-on-the-death-of-jane-bennett-clark/

"That said, the same principle applies to bicycling as it does to driving: if you can’t see and react to a human being on the road in front of you, you are going too fast. Yield to people who are more vulnerable. This is not just the law, it’s how to be a responsible member of the community. It is your responsibility not to hurt anyone with your vehicle, whether you’re riding a bike or driving a car. WABA works hard to make sure that our region’s bicyclists know how to ride safely."

Weasel worded with:

"The Metropolitan Police Department has not announced who, if anyone, made a mistake on Thursday night"

"Of the 317 fatal crashes in the District in the last decade, only one other involved a pedestrian hit by a bicyclist"

That’s pretty gross. They scream when people say this about bicycle accidents. It’s pretty gross. Gross indeed.

[Anonymous]

bikers are so annoying on major roads. Either move out to Potomac or stay on a trail.

Biking on Mass Ave/ River Rd/ Ct Ave/ etc during rush hour is stupid and is just asking for disaster.

Sorry but the world doesn't revolve around bikers in spandex riding to work.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:bikers are so annoying on major roads. Either move out to Potomac or stay on a trail.

Biking on Mass Ave/ River Rd/ Ct Ave/ etc during rush hour is stupid and is just asking for disaster.

Sorry but the world doesn't revolve around bikers in spandex riding to work.

my favorite is when bikers go around a line of cars waiting at a stop sign, then ride in the middle of the road, going all of five miles per hour, then complain when cars go around them.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:bikers are so annoying on major roads. Either move out to Potomac or stay on a trail.

Biking on Mass Ave/ River Rd/ Ct Ave/ etc during rush hour is stupid and is just asking for disaster.

Sorry but the world doesn't revolve around bikers in spandex riding to work.

my favorite is when bikers go around a line of cars waiting at a stop sign, then ride in the middle of the road, going all of five miles per hour, then complain when cars go around them.

I don't expect you to ever get this but the fact that the biker keeps ending up in front of you is because you aren't going any faster than the biker.

I have a tv and see the car commercials - you are supposed to travel as fast as possible in all environments! Regardless of whether it gets you anywhere faster! Because zoom zoom and car culture masculinity!

I guarantee the biker who complained to you did so because you did not legally and safely pass them, which few drivers ever do.

Because zoom zoom - that car ad convinced us to spend a lot of money on our imported SUV which then forced us to drive until we qualified for our mortgage and F it - now we are in Olney which is an awful place to live and have an awful commute but some dude on a $300 bike with a short commute is in my way and slowing me from getting to the next queue of cars so I had better get around him as quickly as possible!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:bikers are so annoying on major roads. Either move out to Potomac or stay on a trail.

Biking on Mass Ave/ River Rd/ Ct Ave/ etc during rush hour is stupid and is just asking for disaster.

Sorry but the world doesn't revolve around bikers in spandex riding to work.

my favorite is when bikers go around a line of cars waiting at a stop sign, then ride in the middle of the road, going all of five miles per hour, then complain when cars go around them.

I don't expect you to ever get this but the fact that the biker keeps ending up in front of you is because you aren't going any faster than the biker.

I have a tv and see the car commercials - you are supposed to travel as fast as possible in all environments! Regardless of whether it gets you anywhere faster! Because zoom zoom and car culture masculinity!

I guarantee the biker who complained to you did so because you did not legally and safely pass them, which few drivers ever do.

Because zoom zoom - that car ad convinced us to spend a lot of money on our imported SUV which then forced us to drive until we qualified for our mortgage and F it - now we are in Olney which is an awful place to live and have an awful commute but some dude on a $300 bike with a short commute is in my way and slowing me from getting to the next queue of cars so I had better get around him as quickly as possible!

I have no idea what this jumble of words is supposed to say. Did you have a stroke while writing it?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Insurance should then be required. Too many people have been injured or died from being hit by cyclists.

https://gothamist.com/news/pedestrian-dies-after-being-struck-by-cyclist-in-midtown

Liability insurance to cover medical expenses should be a minimum.

Yes that is a good idea. Also a tax for upkeep and maintenance of the roads. All bikes need to be registered, have an easily identified license plate and pay a yearly tax.

Have you looked at past attempts to require bike insurance? On average, bikes do so little damage that it doesn't end up being worthwhile for anyone.

Coverage for injuries caused by a negligent cyclist may be provided under the personal (third party) liability part of homeowner/renter/umbrella policies.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Insurance should then be required. Too many people have been injured or died from being hit by cyclists.

https://gothamist.com/news/pedestrian-dies-after-being-struck-by-cyclist-in-midtown

Liability insurance to cover medical expenses should be a minimum.

Yes that is a good idea. Also a tax for upkeep and maintenance of the roads. All bikes need to be registered, have an easily identified license plate and pay a yearly tax.

Have you looked at past attempts to require bike insurance? On average, bikes do so little damage that it doesn't end up being worthwhile for anyone.

Coverage for injuries caused by a negligent cyclist may be provided under the personal (third party) liability part of homeowner/renter/umbrella policies.

Are cyclists required to carry such liability policies?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:bikers are so annoying on major roads. Either move out to Potomac or stay on a trail.

Biking on Mass Ave/ River Rd/ Ct Ave/ etc during rush hour is stupid and is just asking for disaster.

Sorry but the world doesn't revolve around bikers in spandex riding to work.

Driving during rush hour in DC is stupid. How do you do that and get mad about traffic?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Insurance should then be required. Too many people have been injured or died from being hit by cyclists.

https://gothamist.com/news/pedestrian-dies-after-being-struck-by-cyclist-in-midtown

Liability insurance to cover medical expenses should be a minimum.

Yes that is a good idea. Also a tax for upkeep and maintenance of the roads. All bikes need to be registered, have an easily identified license plate and pay a yearly tax.

Have you looked at past attempts to require bike insurance? On average, bikes do so little damage that it doesn't end up being worthwhile for anyone.

Coverage for injuries caused by a negligent cyclist may be provided under the personal (third party) liability part of homeowner/renter/umbrella policies.

Are cyclists required to carry such liability policies?

And what about pedestrians? Rollerskaters? Dog walkers?!??

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Insurance should then be required. Too many people have been injured or died from being hit by cyclists.

https://gothamist.com/news/pedestrian-dies-after-being-struck-by-cyclist-in-midtown

Liability insurance to cover medical expenses should be a minimum.

Yes that is a good idea. Also a tax for upkeep and maintenance of the roads. All bikes need to be registered, have an easily identified license plate and pay a yearly tax.

Have you looked at past attempts to require bike insurance? On average, bikes do so little damage that it doesn't end up being worthwhile for anyone.

Coverage for injuries caused by a negligent cyclist may be provided under the personal (third party) liability part of homeowner/renter/umbrella policies.

Are cyclists required to carry such liability policies?

And what about pedestrians? Rollerskaters? Dog walkers?!??

Professional dog walkers do carry insurance policies. What are the insurance liability issues with pedestrians?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Insurance should then be required. Too many people have been injured or died from being hit by cyclists.

https://gothamist.com/news/pedestrian-dies-after-being-struck-by-cyclist-in-midtown

Liability insurance to cover medical expenses should be a minimum.

Yes that is a good idea. Also a tax for upkeep and maintenance of the roads. All bikes need to be registered, have an easily identified license plate and pay a yearly tax.

Have you looked at past attempts to require bike insurance? On average, bikes do so little damage that it doesn't end up being worthwhile for anyone.

Coverage for injuries caused by a negligent cyclist may be provided under the personal (third party) liability part of homeowner/renter/umbrella policies.

Are cyclists required to carry such liability policies?

And what about pedestrians? Rollerskaters? Dog walkers?!??

The cyclist who murdered Jane Bennett Clark was sued by the estate and declared bankruptcy to avoid judgment. As a result, the family was not able to even receive a pittance of financial compensation from the murderer for this crime. Is that justice?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Insurance should then be required. Too many people have been injured or died from being hit by cyclists.

https://gothamist.com/news/pedestrian-dies-after-being-struck-by-cyclist-in-midtown

Liability insurance to cover medical expenses should be a minimum.

Yes that is a good idea. Also a tax for upkeep and maintenance of the roads. All bikes need to be registered, have an easily identified license plate and pay a yearly tax.

Have you looked at past attempts to require bike insurance? On average, bikes do so little damage that it doesn't end up being worthwhile for anyone.

Coverage for injuries caused by a negligent cyclist may be provided under the personal (third party) liability part of homeowner/renter/umbrella policies.

Are cyclists required to carry such liability policies?

I hate to be the one to break the news but there are literally thousands of unregistered passenger vehicles on our roads with fake or expired temporary tags and no liability insurance. The risk of serious personal injury — much less death — posed by bicycles is de minimis and pales in comparison.

As for the snark about spandex wearing commuters, there are untold number of lower wage hourly workers who rely on a bike to get to and from their places of employment because Metro is unreliable, inconvenient or too expensive. Sorry if Connecticut Avenue just isn’t wide enough to accommodate another lane of traffic so you can get to your destination 7 minutes quicker.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Insurance should then be required. Too many people have been injured or died from being hit by cyclists.

https://gothamist.com/news/pedestrian-dies-after-being-struck-by-cyclist-in-midtown

Liability insurance to cover medical expenses should be a minimum.

Yes that is a good idea. Also a tax for upkeep and maintenance of the roads. All bikes need to be registered, have an easily identified license plate and pay a yearly tax.

Have you looked at past attempts to require bike insurance? On average, bikes do so little damage that it doesn't end up being worthwhile for anyone.

Coverage for injuries caused by a negligent cyclist may be provided under the personal (third party) liability part of homeowner/renter/umbrella policies.

Are cyclists required to carry such liability policies?

And what about pedestrians? Rollerskaters? Dog walkers?!??

The cyclist who murdered Jane Bennett Clark was sued by the estate and declared bankruptcy to avoid judgment. As a result, the family was not able to even receive a pittance of financial compensation from the murderer for this crime. Is that justice?

Legally speaking, almost no traffic accidents (no matter what vehicle hits who) are actually murder, which requires premeditation. This cyclist killed Jane Bennett Clark, and he or she was her killer, definitely. You're taking it a little far to call them a murderer, and I'm sure you would not apply that label to the drivers who hit people on bikes, either.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Insurance should then be required. Too many people have been injured or died from being hit by cyclists.

https://gothamist.com/news/pedestrian-dies-after-being-struck-by-cyclist-in-midtown

Liability insurance to cover medical expenses should be a minimum.

Yes that is a good idea. Also a tax for upkeep and maintenance of the roads. All bikes need to be registered, have an easily identified license plate and pay a yearly tax.

Have you looked at past attempts to require bike insurance? On average, bikes do so little damage that it doesn't end up being worthwhile for anyone.

Coverage for injuries caused by a negligent cyclist may be provided under the personal (third party) liability part of homeowner/renter/umbrella policies.

Are cyclists required to carry such liability policies?

I hate to be the one to break the news but there are literally thousands of unregistered passenger vehicles on our roads with fake or expired temporary tags and no liability insurance. The risk of serious personal injury — much less death — posed by bicycles is de minimis and pales in comparison.

Right, presumably this is why the concept of "uninsured motorist coverage" exists on car insurance. If it wasn't fairly common, no one would carry such a thing.