<<<The problem is not the provision of bikes, but the provision of safe bike lanes and traffic calmed environments.>>>
Willem, Having cycled a lot of Europe and some of America and some places east of Eden....I'm not so a safe bike lane exists. Traffic calmed areas simply drive everyone bonkers, and honestly, from what I've seen of the behaviour of cyclists when they get free run to cycle in wide areas where pedestrians are....cyclists behaviour leaves a lot to be desired. The layout of Stevenage, in Hertfordshire, UK, which was designed from the ground up to ensure cars and people don't get too close together. I'm not sure its possible to engineer in safety, when there are such disparities between speed and vulnerability. Cars and their drivers are simply too fast and will not slow down. brendan --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Bicycle Lifestyle" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/bicyclelifestyle?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
