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I know it’s not as bad as cars, but cyclists also contribute to creating asphalt ribbons of death... nice dirt path walking routes get paved over so cyclists ca

I know it’s not as bad as cars, but cyclists also contribute to creating asphalt ribbons of death... nice dirt path walking routes get paved over so cyclists can whizz along them at top speed. And unlike cars they’re completely silent and share your space, so woe betide you if you want to walk your dog along the river without constantly being nearly knocked into the water with no warning. If I had to pick between walking on a road at night vs a cycle path I’d pick the road for safety every time, at least you can hear and see cars coming.

magduf 7y ago
That's why you're supposed to have separate bike lanes for bikes to ride on at full speed. Lots of cities have something like this. A path that cyclists use to actually get somewhere in a short time should not be the same path that loafers with dogs use to bumble around and relax on. Cycling isn't just for fun; lots of people actually use it for transportation, because it's much faster and more efficient than walking. And there's nothing wrong with bumbling around with your dog (on a leash), but it's a very different activity than what the cyclists are doing. Similarly, you wouldn't have the busy airspace over an airport shared by people playing around with their R/C planes and drones.