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vivaportugalhabs t1_j6znsws wrote

I commute by bicycle and frequently have issues with aggressive or dumb drivers. The discussion doesn't have to be divided into "pro-car" or "anti-car". We just need a balance underpinned by strong enforcement of traffic laws and more protected bike lanes. Also designated delivery zones so we don't get blocked by a million delivery drivers. I also have a car and use it mainly to get groceries or weekend trips out of town, so I understand the unparalleled convenience of being able to drive in Philly. I don't want to "abolish parking" or any such nonsense, but I do want people to have multiple options to reliably and safely get around.

On that note, as much as I support and strive to use public transit, SEPTA bus drivers are some of the most problematic people on the road for cyclists. They don't look before pulling into a bike lane, often let out riders without advising them to be careful about walking into a bike lane, squeeze you to the corner, etc. It's ridiculous.

Even in protected lanes, I have to dodge a surprising number of pedestrians who just loaf in the middle of the lane waiting for a walk sign. There's a sidewalk for a reason...

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