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nygrl811 t1_j8zc1zy wrote

Reply to comment by Parlor-soldier in $27M grant could finish Providence's bike lane network, but Smiley noncommittal by lestermagnum

And unless cyclists are willing to OBEY THE TRAFFIC LAWS!!!! Bike lanes do jack shit when people fly through red lights - iM oN a BiKe - bicycles are subject to the same laws as cars i clouding stopping at red lights and stop signs.

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Locksmith-Pitiful t1_j8zqrat wrote

Unless drivers are willing to obey traffic laws, car lanes do jack shit.

I can make stupid arguments too 🤡

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laterbacon t1_j9038cr wrote

The belief that everyone on a bike is some lawless asshole is a wrong one. There have been a bunch of studies about it and I linked a couple below.

Also since you're so concerned about people on bikes obeying traffic laws, when you're in your car I assume you come to a complete and full stop at every stop sign? You must also obey every speed limit every time, never daring to go 30+ in a 25...

Of course, drivers have a great track record around here of obeying traffic laws and being generally respectful.

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