Comments on: The Roads Might Be Safer Than We Think

By: Darryl is Loving the Bike

Darryl is Loving the Bike — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 11:10:00 +0000

Thanks Ed. I’m not sure how to make it happen, but less cars on the road would be a very good thing.

By: Darryl is Loving the Bike

Darryl is Loving the Bike — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 11:09:00 +0000

Thanks for your feedback on this one, Chuck. I hope you’re able to keep safe out there and that all of us cyclists can enjoy the roads. It sure would be great if we could somehow get less traffic on them.

By: Chuck Huss

Chuck Huss — Sun, 16 Dec 2012 11:29:00 +0000

I agree. I live in the Tampa Bay area where the traffic can be insane in some areas. I ride to work and it took me awhile to find a route that was somewhat safe. Recently I decided I needed a change so I went another way. This road was busy but it was well built with bike lanes all the way. I thought it would be safe but bike lanes mean nothing to busy, distracted drivers who are in a big hurry to get to work. One car drifted into the bike lane, almost hitting me. That forced me over just enough to keep the truck behind her from hitting me. I’m back to my old route with less traffic.

By: Ed

Ed — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 12:12:00 +0000

This is a very interesting perspective. I have only ever cycled in Florida so my opinion will not be as worldly as some of the others who have something to say on this. I agree fully that there are far too many cars on the roads over here.