All I can say is thank God I live in Plano where the city has designated bike routes and plenty of safe trails. I can literally get to my destination virtually without getting on any major road...and often faster.
Not every change that someone might make is safer. This is why traffic engineers do studies. Without the study being done it is impossible to be certain that a change will actually be safer.
From the makers of 'the country with the highest obesity problem' comes 'cyclists go rogue' what an outrageous title. Sad to see that so many cities around the world are so hostile to cyclists.
Texas seems to be miles behind as far as cycling goes. Texas is a very unfriendly area to cyclists. I think a good bit stems from lack of awareness on everyone's part. The laws aren't enforced (if the cops even know what the laws are). Motorists aren't informed and believe we have no place on the roads. So many cyclists just do whatever they like regardless of the rules (many believing they are no more then a pedestrian).Then, we are such a small group here, cities and towns are not interested in our opinions neither are they willing to invest in our safety. Bicycle lanes cost money and the funding just is not in their budgets. Of course our infrastructure works against us to some degree as well. Everything here is so spread out that cycling, for many, is not a reasonable alternative and as such we should just drive like normal people. Be it in the city or out in the country, riding a bicycle in Texas can be a very dangerous proposition.
So I guess that community never learned that bicyclists have the same rights as any car as far as using road ways, bicycles can't use a round about please
It is an affective form of protest, but if just anyone were allowed to put down street markings we would have people changing the speed limit and putting up "no cyclists" signs.
Cyclist should put there money down via bicycle registration fees. I haven’t ridden a bike dive I was about 15 and I’m tired of my registration fee, gas tax, etc going to these free loaders
I used to be a competitive cyclist, and at the time I didn't know a single cyclist who didn't also drive. I also have been licenced to drive semis since I was 20 years old. My point is, for the most part, the motorists and adult cyclists are the same people. It's the cars that are clogging up the roads, stinking up the air, and killing over a million people a year around the world each year, so cyclists are not freeloaders at all.
The overwhelming majority of cyclists also drive and you know this, so why are you even making this statement? As for the few who don't actually drive (and therefore no registration) so what? As a driver it doesn't bother me and therefore it shouldn't bother you. Simple as that.
Screw them, they don’t pay road taxes. License them, and force them to be insured as a car would be. To many of these cyclists are menace to traffic, won’t follow the rules of the road. Then whine when the get hit by a car.
A lot of people ride bikes as a mode of transport because they cannot afford the cost of a car. Others because they want to be environmentally sound. People ride for various reasons. Here's an idea though, as a driver why don't you pay more attention to cyclists on the road? Most cyclists DO follow the rules of the road. Myself included. I signal. I ride in the right lane, unless I have to make a left turn. I have lights and flashers. Etc. I even stay off major roads as much as I can. Cyclists have exactly the same rights as drivers on the road. However, we are not a motor vehicle, therefore we do not require license and registration. Now, as for E-Bikes and other motor bikes that's another story. I don't ride either. I pedal.
I cycle but a high speed road isn't a place for cyclists. I use the side walk if the speed limit on a road is higher than 35, If you need to get somewhere fast use a car like an adult.. Btw, isn't this vandalism, why isn't this group arrested and put behind bars. oh yeah that's right they're white so it's cute and harmless.
1st off, it's illegal to ride on the sidewalk. Second, the science is against you. Taking the lane is the safest way to ride. Lastly, "like an adult.." Really? Child, please. My 50 year old ass has 150K of riding on it - like an adult.
That's the whole point of a bike lane, preferably protected. "If you need to get somewhere fast use a car like an adult." That is the stupidest comment I've ever seen. For cyclists, it's not about getting somewhere fast but safely.
@@cycologist7069 most bicycles cost $100-500. Cars? $10,000+. Cyclists ride on the street because riding on the sidewalk risks a collision with a pedestrian. Pedestrians end up with a life-changing/fatal head injury-with no way to pay the medical bills.
All I can say is thank God I live in Plano where the city has designated bike routes and plenty of safe trails. I can literally get to my destination virtually without getting on any major road...and often faster.
1:20 that guy really needs to shift into a higher gear.
Someone could get hurt? Because it's now safer? What a joke.
Not every change that someone might make is safer. This is why traffic engineers do studies. Without the study being done it is impossible to be certain that a change will actually be safer.
From the makers of 'the country with the highest obesity problem' comes 'cyclists go rogue' what an outrageous title. Sad to see that so many cities around the world are so hostile to cyclists.
Texas seems to be miles behind as far as cycling goes. Texas is a very unfriendly area to cyclists. I think a good bit stems from lack of awareness on everyone's part. The laws aren't enforced (if the cops even know what the laws are). Motorists aren't informed and believe we have no place on the roads. So many cyclists just do whatever they like regardless of the rules (many believing they are no more then a pedestrian).Then, we are such a small group here, cities and towns are not interested in our opinions neither are they willing to invest in our safety. Bicycle lanes cost money and the funding just is not in their budgets. Of course our infrastructure works against us to some degree as well. Everything here is so spread out that cycling, for many, is not a reasonable alternative and as such we should just drive like normal people. Be it in the city or out in the country, riding a bicycle in Texas can be a very dangerous proposition.
Texas is a big place. Big enough to say the attitude from one area of it may be world's different from another.
Texas is a republican state so it's stuck on stupid
So I guess that community never learned that bicyclists have the same rights as any car as far as using road ways, bicycles can't use a round about please
Al Bundy's city polk 4 touchdown in one game
At 1:57....I hope he doesn't get hit by a cyclist.
It is an affective form of protest, but if just anyone were allowed to put down street markings we would have people changing the speed limit and putting up "no cyclists" signs.
Timothy Fish except they can and they aren't.
+will reddell, yeah, probably because the people who would do it are too lazy to get out of their cars and do something.
that's an interesting take on law abiding citizens, they're actually too lazy to break the law.
Haha even cyclist break the law in oak cliff!
All she needs is a black pointy hat !
Cyclist should put there money down via bicycle registration fees. I haven’t ridden a bike dive I was about 15 and I’m tired of my registration fee, gas tax, etc going to these free loaders
David Winslager It's been tried already in multiple places and worked in none of them. Try again.
I used to be a competitive cyclist, and at the time I didn't know a single cyclist who didn't also drive. I also have been licenced to drive semis since I was 20 years old. My point is, for the most part, the motorists and adult cyclists are the same people. It's the cars that are clogging up the roads, stinking up the air, and killing over a million people a year around the world each year, so cyclists are not freeloaders at all.
The overwhelming majority of cyclists also drive and you know this, so why are you even making this statement? As for the few who don't actually drive (and therefore no registration) so what? As a driver it doesn't bother me and therefore it shouldn't bother you. Simple as that.
Try a helmet 1st.....and you cant just put your own marking on the road. Sounds like dallas is not real bright
Screw them, they don’t pay road taxes. License them, and force them to be insured as a car would be. To many of these cyclists are menace to traffic, won’t follow the rules of the road. Then whine when the get hit by a car.
A lot of people ride bikes as a mode of transport because they cannot afford the cost of a car. Others because they want to be environmentally sound. People ride for various reasons. Here's an idea though, as a driver why don't you pay more attention to cyclists on the road? Most cyclists DO follow the rules of the road. Myself included. I signal. I ride in the right lane, unless I have to make a left turn. I have lights and flashers. Etc. I even stay off major roads as much as I can. Cyclists have exactly the same rights as drivers on the road. However, we are not a motor vehicle, therefore we do not require license and registration. Now, as for E-Bikes and other motor bikes that's another story. I don't ride either. I pedal.
I cycle but a high speed road isn't a place for cyclists. I use the side walk if the speed limit on a road is higher than 35, If you need to get somewhere fast use a car like an adult.. Btw, isn't this vandalism, why isn't this group arrested and put behind bars. oh yeah that's right they're white so it's cute and harmless.
1st off, it's illegal to ride on the sidewalk. Second, the science is against you. Taking the lane is the safest way to ride. Lastly, "like an adult.." Really? Child, please. My 50 year old ass has 150K of riding on it - like an adult.
That's the whole point of a bike lane, preferably protected. "If you need to get somewhere fast use a car like an adult." That is the stupidest comment I've ever seen. For cyclists, it's not about getting somewhere fast but safely.
@@cycologist7069 most bicycles cost $100-500. Cars? $10,000+. Cyclists ride on the street because riding on the sidewalk risks a collision with a pedestrian. Pedestrians end up with a life-changing/fatal head injury-with no way to pay the medical bills.
@@raywyatt5368 Uh yeah. So do cyclists when hit by a car. That's the point of protected lanes.