While I am an everyday cyclist, I disagree with the observations made and actions recommended in this article. Cars “share the road” with cyclists. Pedestrians should “share the sidewalk” with cyclists. We already allow bicycling on sidewalks. We can also allow bike parking on sidewalks. In all of the photos of bikes next to trees, etc they are clearly out of the way where people would be walking.
Lately, cars have been particularly polite as I bike down Olivia, staying quietly behind. I have not had anyone ride up on my tail and honk in years. I think we bicyclists should be respectful of cars who need parking on the street, when there is in fact plenty of room on our sidewalks for us. My goodness, we have recently allowed hundreds of outdoor restaurant tables. Let us as bicyclists similarly have a generosity of spirit. Let us not reflame the bad spirit of the “sharrows” on the Boulevard.
While I am an everyday cyclist, I disagree with the observations made and actions recommended in this article. Cars “share the road” with cyclists. Pedestrians should “share the sidewalk” with cyclists. We already allow bicycling on sidewalks. We can also allow bike parking on sidewalks. In all of the photos of bikes next to trees, etc they are clearly out of the way where people would be walking.
Lately, cars have been particularly polite as I bike down Olivia, staying quietly behind. I have not had anyone ride up on my tail and honk in years. I think we bicyclists should be respectful of cars who need parking on the street, when there is in fact plenty of room on our sidewalks for us. My goodness, we have recently allowed hundreds of outdoor restaurant tables. Let us as bicyclists similarly have a generosity of spirit. Let us not reflame the bad spirit of the “sharrows” on the Boulevard.