The counsellor's comments are just so rich. Bob Hicks wrote: > I just came across the following message on Rudy Hollywood's daily email > letter. > > ******************************************************************** > > Several councilors around the table last week in Bedford expressed > concern about the possibility of > one township's main thoroughfares being used on a regular basis by > two-wheeled travelers. > In a memo to representatives, township clerk-administrator Gary Stefan > assured council the > municipality would not be held responsible for any injuries resulting > from bicuclists using Perth > Road. > "While there has been legitimate concern expressed about the potential > for injury resulting from > poor driving habits on either the part cyclist or the operators of > automobiles, the municipality > would not be liable if its roads are adequately maintained," he said.
Mr. Stefan at least includes that both cyclists and motorists have responsibilities. He needs to be scolded by the others for his insight, and generous use of sunscreen upon his neck. > Coun. Jack Barr noted that an annual race between Kingston and Ottawa > clogs Perth Road, causing > traffic problems during a May weekend along a road heavily used by > people traveling to lunch their > boats. > "Yes, there's benefits, but there's a lot more negatives," he said of > adding the road to the > Provincial Cycling Route Network. "The Ottawa-Kingston race is a > disgrace every May.[the bicyclists] > take over Perth Road." Somebody needs to show this guy what a race is, and isn't. Somehow, the perception of a race needs to be addressed. Do the "numbers" do this? Maybe just a common tag, with small-print number, not visible by car, for the purposes of bag-check. > Coun. Bill Lake has raised objection on a number of occasions about the > annual race that already > takes place on Perth Road, saying bicyclist stake up half of the road > and force motorists to make > unsafe passes. "Bicyclists force motorist to make unsafe pass". I think Mr. Lake needs to consider how the concept of liability is actually applied in the region. I expect many other things are backwards, if this is the way he thinks, and leads. "Bicyclists force motorist to make unsafe pass". My vulcan mind-meld applied successfully to motorists coming up from behind, so that they lose all judgement and sense, to say nothing of the prosecutors, counselors or administrators whom I've influenced that would absolve the motorists of any legal responsibility for their absurd actions. Spock would be proud that I needn't make bodily contact to achieve this. Beware me. If only I used my powers for good, rather than evil. Paul Smeulders ------ To unsubscribe, send a blank message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Club Office: [EMAIL PROTECTED], (613) 230-1064 Web/mailing list: [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.cyberus.ca/~obcweb Newsletter: [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.cyberus.ca/~obcweb/Newsletter ==^================================================================ This email was sent to: [email protected] EASY UNSUBSCRIBE click here: http://topica.com/u/?aVxiDo.a2i8p1 Or send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] T O P I C A -- Register now to manage your mail! http://www.topica.com/partner/tag02/register ==^================================================================
