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Bicyclist hit
a bicyclist was hit about 7:30 this morning on Buena Vista near the Bel-Aire entrance gate.. they were being attended to by passers by when I went by on the golf cart path.. just wondering if anyone had heard anything?? Sheriffs were still on the scene when I returned about 9:45
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That’s very dangerous intersection for vehicles too pull in and out due to B/V traffic.
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I hope the the person wasn't badly injured, I always try to give the bikers as much room as I can. Riding on the street has always makes me nervous, can these large groups use the multi modal paths?
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oh no, not again. be safe out there, you guys
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With all the impaired driving ability drivers on the streets in this area, riding a bicycle is the absolutely last activity I would consider doing. I used to own a motorcycle until I had an accident caused by inattentive driver. Luckily all I suffered is a broken collarbone and a bunch or bruises. As much as I would like to ride one again, a motorcycle and bicycle rider in this area is a body parts doner.
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Hope the rider is okay
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I gave up my motorcycle when I moved here.... I only ride by bike on off road trails, street riding is becoming very hazardous.
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And as a previous motorcycle rider, I agree, that is dangerous. It is paramount for them to assume the cars can't/don't see them. As for the bike riders, I also rode many centuries, and the safest place for a bike rider in on the road going the same direction as the cars. |
Here we go, again.
The cyclist, who has ever right to be on the road, is again blamed. Who made the mistake? The motorist, who was not paying attention, the motorist, who will be held criminally and civilly liable, the motorist. Yet the cyclistpays the price Why can't a single cyclist or group of them use the MMP someone asked? They can if they wish but some do not because of rude cart drivers, among a myriad of other reasons. Why do cyclists ride in groups on the road, taking an entire lane? Because it is safer, you see them and cannot share a lane with them. What can cyclists do to minimize accidents? 1.Take the lane to be seen 2. Wear bright colors, yes even Lycra 3. Use extremely bright flashing lights. I recommend cygolite for the visablity of a thousand suns 4. Install an automotive horn for bikes. I recommend loudbicycle.com 5. Install rear facing radar to warn you of auto traffic approaching |
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Like it or not, it *is* safer on the trails. And yes, works the other way too; like it or not it *is* legal for bicycles to be on the road. I’ve seen bad behavior from both cars and bicycles. |
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I can comment on IMPAIRED DRIVERS. I chose to give up my license due to Macular. I had lost vision in the center of one eye and was 70/20. When I went to give up my license I was told "Oh you can get a license in Florida at 70/20", I told her "Believe me, you do not want me on the road", but legally I could be out there driving. I no longer drive a car or a golf cart, if I had an accident Dan Newlin could get everything I own.:super:
THE STATE OF FLORIDA DOES NOT WANT TO UPSET ITS ELDERLY POPULATION. One of my neighbors lost sight in one eye and was driving from PA every year with just one eye!, and that too is legal in Florida. To take it even further, what about all the early dementia patients here! |
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