Closing Bell: Don't Be a Jerk
Over the past four year, 250 miles of bike lanes have been added to New York City Streets. Today, both the New York Times and Wall Street Journal look at what comes next. New York Times reports on the growing backlash against the lanes and says PPW could prove to be New York’s “biggest challenge.”…
Over the past four year, 250 miles of bike lanes have been added to New York City Streets. Today, both the New York Times and Wall Street Journal look at what comes next. New York Times reports on the growing backlash against the lanes and says PPW could prove to be New York’s “biggest challenge.” A supporter was quoted at the PPW rally saying, We don’t want to be out here having to advocate for something that’s already done, But here we are. Wall Street Journal shifts the focus to changing the habits of cyclists, pedestrians, and motorists as infrastructure changes. Next year the DOT plans to plans to increase awareness and outreach to alert New Yorkers to the rules of the road, including a “Don’t Be a Jerk” campaign. Although there are plans to increase police monitoring of both motorists and bicycles, a recent grant of $150,000 can only do so much. “Cycling advocates say a lack of enforcement breeds contempt for the law,” quotes the article, saying that lawlessness is easy to find in New York, but also that bicyclists are riding less aggressively in protected bike lanes.
Bike Lane Growth in NY Brings Backlash [NY Times]
Cycling’s New Rules of the Road [WSJ]
^^^ are those all rhetorical questions?
Teaching Bikers not to be jerks seems like an impossible task.
As a group, they seem to be the most arrogant, aggressive, self-richeous bunch I have ever seen.
Have you EVER seen a biker stop at a light and then STAY there for the FULL cycle? As opposed to the usual, slow down and then dart through when they can or stop (if they must) and then dart through?
Have you ever seen a biker NOT take every opportunity to yell at every other road user in the most aggressive manner…who died and made them the moral authority – oh thats right …they are green.
Have you ever seen a SINGLE bike rider stop at the stop signs at either end of the Brooklyn Bridge? (yes there are stop signs) – 7yr old hit this weekend btw
Have you ever seen a bike rider not lane split in traffic?
Have you ever seen a biker not make a right on red, or not split right through pedestrians crossing when the peds have the light?
There are so many examples of Bike riders just acting like the most entitled bunch of asses…and yet – if they get hit…oh my god – here comes a white bike PERMANENTLY chained to some street sign.
If Bike riders want to have full rights to the roadway they should be forced to be licensed and then ticketed and lose their privileges just like other drivers…until them – F*cK them
“NYC needs to look to our friends up north in Montreal. Their biking system is light years ahead and can give some real insight to what needs to be done.”
Care to explain?
NYC needs to look to our friends up north in Montreal. Their biking system is light years ahead and can give some real insight to what needs to be done.
“Seriously, they spend 9+ months being careful not to eat soft cheese and playing Mozart to soothe the unborn fetus… but as soon as they are born, shove the defenseless baby 5 feet into the travel lane and don’t yield for anything — regardless of not squishy and made of steel that other object may be. AMAZING!”
TYBURG!haaaaaaaaa – now that is funny and true!
Ok this thread will probably give me a heart attack so I will refrain from any nasty cyclist comments!
oh barf! the best part of nyc is that you can be a jerk and get away with it. why are these people telling people how to behave? this is going to have the opposite effect. total waste of money.
waaaaaaah sounds like too many people on bikes are getting their feelings hurt. :-/ (and im not anti bike btw, just anti crybaby cyclists)
*rob*
oh barf! the best part of nyc is that you can be a jerk and get away with it. why are these people telling people how to behave? this is going to have the opposite effect. total waste of money.
waaaaaaah sounds like too many people on bikes are getting their feelings hurt. :-/ (and im not anti bike btw, just anti crybaby cyclists)
*rob*
I think the city would be a better place if traffic laws were enforced for everyone.
I think there has been only 1 time in the last 6 months when I have see anyone getting a traffic related ticket.
HAHAH! “push that stroller further into the street please!”
Seriously, they spend 9+ months being careful not to eat soft cheese and playing Mozart to soothe the unborn fetus… but as soon as they are born, shove the defenseless baby 5 feet into the travel lane and don’t yield for anything — regardless of not squishy and made of steel that other object may be. AMAZING!