Comments on: We Lost Another One of Our Own

By: Cyclelicious

Cyclelicious — Fri, 04 May 2012 23:25:00 +0000

I’ve cycled on Loop 360 a couple of times — beautiful road for cycling on from what I remember. It’s horrible that this road is marred by needless tragedy like this.

By: AmandaGaleKotyk

AmandaGaleKotyk — Fri, 04 May 2012 21:16:00 +0000

I totally agree. I can not believe that there are no charges against the driver….I find this totally shocking!!

By: Trog

Trog — Fri, 04 May 2012 13:07:00 +0000

and STILL NO charges against the driver. WTF?!!! I don’t like to compare or want to be like Europe but over there it is an absolute privilege to drive. Pedestrians and cyclist have right of way ALL the time. It’s the drivers fault if there is an accident and will be charged. So driving is taken so much more seriously.

By: Eric

Eric — Fri, 04 May 2012 02:55:00 +0000

Really well done as always Darryl and it really tugs at me. I dont want to be in fear of what I love to do but it is so clear the risk is there. I feel so badly for his family and for the community of his friends.
Be careful out there my friend.

By: Cheryl

Cheryl — Fri, 04 May 2012 01:32:00 +0000

Well said. These senseless injuries and deaths are so infuriating. If you’re driving your car, then DRIVE the car. No “multitasking!”

By: Julie Starling

Julie Starling — Fri, 04 May 2012 01:18:00 +0000

So so sad!!! So ridiculous — sounds like the safest spot possible for biking. My sympathies to all who knew Verter!!!

My best wishes to Evan’s quick recovery and the quick apprehension of the driver.

I hope the campaign goes national. Inattentive drivers have become the bane of the roadways for everyone!

By: Solarchase

Solarchase — Thu, 03 May 2012 23:11:00 +0000

This is so sad. You know he was a regular Austin person, balancing family, work and just found that 90mins to get a quick spin in during the weekend.

By: Pamela

Pamela — Thu, 03 May 2012 22:55:00 +0000

Powerful and important. Thank you Darryl.

By: J Joseph Meitzen

J Joseph Meitzen — Thu, 03 May 2012 22:23:00 +0000

RIP Verter. I must admit, I am afraid to ride on roads in Austin, even in “bike lanes” that are just a skinny paved shoulder. The problem of inattentive drivers of vehicles is getting worse all the time. I believe a great thing for our city would be to have separate bike only roads such as they have in Amsterdam. No motorized vehicles allowed.

By: Ride

Ride — Thu, 03 May 2012 22:12:00 +0000

My sincere condolences to his friends and family. Let’s all be careful out there.