Troy, I like your idea of profiling cyclists as people, not just an obstacle in or on the side of the road. Might be an effective campaign of sorts. Montana did a similar campaign for public employees by profiling a set group of employees to show the tax payers of MO that they're people, not just "state employees."
I've found that if we cyclists mimic the behaviors of cars, other drivers give more respect &/or are confused by the behavior. This is especially an interesting observation at stop lights when I stay behind other vehicles rather than sneak up on their right side to get closer to the light. I get far less people honking at me, it seems. In re to the rickshaw, sorry... Aaron ________________________________ From: Troy Thiel <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Friday, January 23, 2009 1:18:07 PM 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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