(16) The Bicycle Driver's Dilemma - by Justin D. McMurtry

[Jim Baross]

https://www.onfurtherreflection.blog/p/the-bicycle-drivers-dilemma?utm_campaign=posts-open-in-app&triedRedirect=true 

Jim Baross

CABO President

[Clinton Sandusky]

Jim,

Thanks for sharing this article! Justin did a great job in clearly identifying and explaining the differences! The one thing I disagree with him on is, in red:

"What genuine cycling advocacy looks like, to me, is teaching people to understand these dynamics — where the actual risks are, how to position themselves to be visible and predictable, how to communicate with motorists through eye contact, lane position, and proper signaling." At CyclingSavvy, what we like to say regarding this strategy in red is:

• Use friendly waves -- and seeking return waves -- and smiles, which helps to let negative interactions from others go.

Clint Sandusky

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[Jim Baross]

Good catch. 

Communicating among each other sure reduces the chances for conflicts. There a many ways we can communicate, among them eye contact isn't very reliable.

People that have qualified for a Calif Driver License are to have learned about signaling and brake lights. Smart Cyclists and Savvy Cyclists have learned more ways, such as lane choice and positioning in a lane.

People who complain about Cars doing dangerous things seem to be overlooking the agency/responsibility of the human Driver AND they seem unaware of our/bicyclists ability to engage with Drivers - for mutual benefit.

Jim Baross

CABO President