August 2, 2010 at 4:25 pm
#700377
Al
Participant
anonyme – it’s not the cyclsts who are risking their lives, it’s the speeding drivers who are the problem…the sppeding drivers are creating a hazard for all road users; other vehicles, cyclists, pedestrians, etc. Please don’t critizice cyclists for using a roadway that is a good link to other areas. Arterials are often faster and more safe to cycle than neighborhods that require lower speeds, many more hazards (parked cars, kids, animals, worse roadway beds) and contain numerous uncontrolled intersections (don’t get me started on speeding cars through those areas). If you are concerned for cyclists, start contact SDOT’s Ped/Bike group, walkandbike@seattle.gov and give contstructive criticism.