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[quote=Anonymous]Some people in this thread appear to be a little confused, so allow me to clarify a few facts. Every person that opts to cycle (or walk) instead of driving:
(i) frees up space on the road that reduces traffic congestion;
(ii) reduces the risk that drivers or car passengers will be killed or injured in an accident;
(iii) reduces public expenditure on road maintenance;
(iv) reduces demands on the health system by both improving the user's physical fitness and reducing the incidence of injuries; and
(v) improves air quality and reduces the risk of catastrophic climate change and extreme weather events by reducing carbon emissions.

It's rather strange how some folk seem so eager to demonize cyclists despite the demonstrable public service they provide. A good case in point is the OP, who observed cyclists perform a maneuver that was perfectly legal and assured their safety but yet still tried to find fault with their behavior. This persistent cyclophobia is very, very strange but, as with most forms of irrational hatred, tells us a lot more about the subjects than the objects.[/quote]

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