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To a large extent, bicyclists will determine their future in PDX by their current actions on the road.

an example: the collisions we hear about between motorists and bicyclists certainly emphasize the risks bicyclists face on PDX's roads.  However, I routinely see cyclists out at night in dark or black clothing, wearing no reflective vests (or any reflective material for that matter) and only a single, small, red taillight beneath the seat.  Judging by their bicycles and clothing, these are serious cyclists - yet they seem oblivious to how invisible they are.

These cyclists need to do a lot more personally to improve their safety if they hope to convince the public to do so with public $$.

posted 2 years, 6 months ago
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