I dunno, pedestrians in the US legally have the right of way and most motorists and the occasional altruistic bicyclist recognize that and act accordingly-ish.

I dunno, pedestrians in the US legally have the right of way and most motorists and the occasional altruistic bicyclist recognize that and act accordingly-ish. I was in Amsterdam for the first time this year and quickly recognized that folks on wheels (especially cyclists) don’t give a shit about pedestrians. Otherwise I totally I agree with your first sentence. :-)