Comments on: How To Encourage More Cycling

By: Ian

Ian — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 20:23:10 +0000

I live in a town on the south coast of England, quite flat and the roads are difficult to use as half the workforce of a population of 70,000 of the town have to work off of the peninsular, just two roads in and out. It can take 2 hours to travel the six miles up the main road, by car, though a normal average is 30-45 minutes. I understand the numbers using push-bikes to commute to work in the UK is 3% in Gosport it is around 10. Even here there is a negative feeling about cyclists. I have 3 lights on the back and front of my bike as even when cyclists have lights, they can not always see them from cars. I agree those without lights and/or jumping lights should be prosecuted as should drivers jumping lights and using mobile phones should, but the Police cannot be everywhere.

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By: inc123

inc123 — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 00:43:58 +0000

In my hometown, Huntsville, AL USA , cyclists are expecting the new mayor to change the anti-cycling culture, in light of increasing numbers of fatal accidents. Each time the motorists has been at fault, but zero charges were filed against the driver–even one time when the driver admitted looking away to answer her ringing cellphone– hitting & killing a young woman from behind (cycling to and from a local Univ). I want the anti-cycling culture changed, laws enforced, etc but I don’t think a mayor can have this kind of impact. The public blames the cyclists (as does media) regardless of our traffic laws which give cyclists equal rights on the road and regardless of the accident’s evidence. I don’t know how the cycling community can diffuse this level of hate and misunderstanding. I like the suggestions on here, and noted no local politicians were given the task. I hope to see more ideas on instituting a positive attitude change.

By: Frank

Frank — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 07:35:06 +0000

Some great thoughts and comments. Yes, I too would love to see many more people enjoy cycling – the most enjoyable way I know to help save the planet!
And, yes! I do so agree with you about “bad” cycling, too and the way it gives us a bad name.
I am a cyclist by choice but also a motorist by necessity sometimes and it really p***ses me off when I see cyclists jump red lights etc.
Keep up the good work.
Frank