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I happen to live in Isla Vista, the college town of UCSB. Although not explicitly in writing, the rule of this town is that bikes have the right of way. We have
by dspoka 11y ago
I happen to live in Isla Vista, the college town of UCSB. Although not explicitly in writing, the rule of this town is that bikes have the right of way. We have somewhere around 14,000 cyclists that ride to campus and back everyday. From first hand experience this is a much safer system. The drivers are much more attentive at the wheel and the heavy bike traffic enforces that cars really don't go faster than the 25 mph speed limit
- mikeryan 11y agoFrom first hand experience this is a much safer system Right until someone visits thats not aware of this unwritten rule?
- hkailahi 11y agoI also live in Isla Vista, and can confirm that this is exactly what happens. When freshman move in, the first few weeks are filled with crashes. Also, every time there is an event that draws lots of out-of-towners (Freshman Orientation, Halloween, etc.) it gets much, much worse.