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It was fun until I got hit by a car when biking back from work. Now I just drive to work due to the risk of injury from distracted drivers and getting doored in

by jfim 3y ago

It was fun until I got hit by a car when biking back from work. Now I just drive to work due to the risk of injury from distracted drivers and getting doored in bike lanes. It's really unfortunate because I'd rather bike, but the infrastructure in the US even in relatively bike friendly cities here is dangerous.

webdood90 3y ago
if you're not already, you should advocate for the infrastructure in your city. these things do not happen on their own, we must push for the future we desire.
- jfim 3y ago
  That's a good idea. What do you think is a good starting point for this?
  - webdood90 3y ago
    Look to join neighborhood associations that influence city policy. Reach out to your council person or the mayor, depending on how big your city is. Talk to neighbors.
  - CalRobert 3y ago
    Strongtowns.org has good resources
- treyd 3y ago
  This! Car drivers like to complain about the cost of building bike infrastructure. But if you look at the statistics, bike infrastructure is like 1/100th of the cost per mile as car infrastructure.
UtopiaPunk 3y ago
That's so frustrating and I'm sorry. The USA is the richest country in the world, but our biking infrastructure is worse than third-world countries. Not only is the bike infrastrcute inadequate and with many gaps, but what does exist is frequently designed to mix with a mode of transportation that is actively hostile to biking. I hope you find a way to bike again. Biking alongside cars is so stressful and dangerous, but biking along a safe route is so enjoyable.
- jfim 3y ago
  Luckily there are plenty of good places to bike here and it's enjoyable to do so on weekends. It's just not practical for commuting to work since the "bike infrastructure" consists of painted bike lines next to rows of parked cars.