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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][b]As are streets with a lot of bicyclists ignoring traffic signs and signals.
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Cars are more dangerous in low traffic density situations while bicycles are more dangerous in high traffic density situations.  It all has to do with pedestrians being able to observe and predict the traffic situation.  Hanoi is a famous example of that.  [/quote]

No. First of all, bicyclists obey traffic signs and signals at similar or better rates as drivers. It's possible that you're so used to drivers not obeying traffic signs/signals that you don't notice. Second of all, cars are more dangerous to pedestrians under every circumstance except when cars are not moving and bicyclists are moving. That's just basic physics. A person riding a bicycle weighs maybe 200 pounds total (including the bicycle). Even just a small car weighs 15 times more. A Suburban weighs 30 times more.

If you want to talk about transportation in Hanoi, probably the travel forum is the appropriate place.[/quote]

Wow, you're really scared of the Hanoi mention.

Hanoi is an interesting example because bikes and scooters far outnumber cars which makes it one of the few real world examples of the policy suggestion you are proposing we strive for.

And no.  Bicyclists in DC do NOT follow traffic signals or signs because they were given an exemption to the rules.[/quote]

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