I'm going to rant for a minute. I rode from Northpark to East E
I'm going to rant for a minute. I rode from Northpark to East E
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I'm going to rant for a minute. I rode from Northpark to East End Park today. Eight people came close to hitting me because they didn't look both directions before pulling into or out of parking lots. We have a responsibility to pay attention to everything when we operate a motor vehicle. The means the roads, sidewalks, and greenbelt crossings. Get with the program.
Thumper0322, psteup and Jeepinbear + 23 more reacted Replies:
Northpark puts drivers in a bad mood.
Not an excuse.
Jeepinbear, stevesmith223 and billcherie2 + 5 more reacted Not an excuse.
I'm assuming you were on a bike? I mean, we all share the road according to the law. Guess that's just the risk you take when riding a bike on a major thoroughfare.
Thumper0322, Javamomma2010 and Cantaffordthis + 5 more reacted Not sure of your exact situation.
I know that the greenbelt and walks have "stop lines" painted on the walk which (from my experience) most people on bikes blast through without looking.
Well I am glad you are still ok. We need cops out giving out tickets. People really have gotten bad since COVID.
I so agree with you, but biking is dangerous these days, because So many are distracted, and straight up Watching silly videos and outright Movies on their phones, While they Drive! Please be extra careful and give drivers the time to do the dumb things they do, and stay safe!
Even if you have the right of way, you have to watch others closely. No winning on a bike against a vehicle. It is a shame people do not drive more carefully and politely.
I know someone who got their vehicle towed in front of their home and the vehicle had all it's current stickers and drivable.
#msg5983538I'm going to rant for a minute. I rode from Northpark to East End Park today. Eight people came close to hitting me because they didn't look both directions before pulling into or out of parking lots. We have a responsibility to pay attention to everything when we operate a motor vehicle. The means the roads, sidewalks, and greenbelt crossings. Get with the program.
this is why self driving cars will replace human driven cars. People either won't or can't pay attention. With so many people now out here, there is a lot to watch out for. Plus the added bonus of having cell phones that are more entertaining than driving (who would have thought?)
Some bikers seem to think the streets belong to them. They ignore STOP signs and give you a stern glare. My suggestion to everyone: Pay attention and assume the other person will do something stupid!
CelticStorm, TEXASGIRLMAMMA and Zz98721 reacted #msg5983538I'm going to rant for a minute. I rode from Northpark to East End Park today. Eight people came close to hitting me because they didn't look both directions before pulling into or out of parking lots. We have a responsibility to pay attention to everything when we operate a motor vehicle. The means the roads, sidewalks, and greenbelt crossings. Get with the program.
Im really afraid I will hit someone on a bike blasting across the road on the Greenbelt! They come from behind trees and dont stop at the stop signs and you can't see them until it's almost too.late. Especially kids going on the Greenbelts to and from school. From Greentree by the park is particularly bad. They come whizzing out from behind the trees! I even called the school I told them what was happening and please remind the kids to stop at crossings. Helped about a week.
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