The issue, and the re-education program required, goes beyond driver's attitudes towards bicyclists. Those of you who also drive motor vehicles know that many drivers also behavior inappropriately towards other motor vehicle drivers who are obeying the law by driving at or below (as conditions warrant) speed limits, who yield to pedestrians at crosswalks, etc. We also know that many bicyclists are not angels on wheels, either. The issue of creating a culture where all drivers, regardless of mode, place the safety of others above their own convenience is a daunting task for which there is no one easy solution.
Arthur Ross, Pedestrian-Bicycle Coordinator City of Madison Traffic Engineering Division 215 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Suite 100 PO Box 2986 Madison, WI 53701-2986 608/266-6225 ________________________________ From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Troy Thiel Sent: Friday, January 23, 2009 1:18 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [Bikies] creating a mindset...informing/marketing who cyclists are? Matt and others recent conversation about the drivers mentality to cyclists is important...somehow we need to use outlets..media and otherwise...to "market" or inform the driving world, of which I dither in too (I love anything with wheels...except roller skating)...that cyclists are more than inanimate objects but people, parents, children and committed involved citizens in many ways...just saving money, getting a workout, getting to work in a healthy way...having an impact. Our media outlets could be the best way to get that message out...promoting a "know your commuter" profile...that humanizes those of us crazy enough to pedal around 4,000 pound "partners" that we share the roadways with....just one crazy thought. Although its something we do here in the Network 222 Building..with a commuter of the week story/bio at the elevator postings...with incentives given to those who bike or take public transit into work and leave the car at home. Meanwhile...anybody know where I can get a good rickshaw to take clients around on showings? Troy Thiel
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