As I See It
Watch for bicyclists
I’ve had the crap scared out of me twice this past week by bicyclists not paying attention, or maybe not caring, about drivers around them.
Both times it happened on my way home from work here at the station.
In both instances, neither bicyclist stopped for a stop sign and just zoomed right through.
Fortunately, I was able to stop quickly enough both times in order to avoid what could have been a tragic circumstance.
They were young people-in their 20s or 30s I’m guessing-certainly not grade school age-so should have known better. Only one was wearing a helmet.
It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to know that bike versus car, truck, or one of the semis that frequent 2nd Street, doesn’t end well for the bicyclist.
It’s not rocket science to obey the rules of the road whether you’re behind the wheel or behind the handlebars.
As I see it, I’m Kevin Millard
Bill
June 12, 2025 at 6:09 am
Lots of new hazards to watch for.
Wobbly small children on their electric scooters on sidewalks and streets. Why do parents buy these things?
Electric bikes ridden by pre-teens and teens. Are these legal for them? They are a “motor vehicle”.
Meanwhile, the bike paths in the streets are empty. All that has resulted from spending thousands of dollars on white paint is to make the remainder of the street on which they are located exceedingly narrow for cars, whose gasoline tax paid for the streets.
Sam
June 12, 2025 at 8:09 am
The streets are paid for with property taxes. Gas tax has never covered the cost of streets, only a portion of interstates and federal highways.
Bill
June 12, 2025 at 9:47 am
Bicycles are using certain portions of state and US highways that run within the city limits.
Roy
June 12, 2025 at 10:03 am
Gas taxes vary state by state. They contribute funding to state highways which run through cities state-wide. Cyclists on state highways, in and out of cities, is a common sight.
R head
June 13, 2025 at 8:14 am
When does a bicycle turn into a motorcycle
Michael Stolpa
June 13, 2025 at 8:25 am
It cannot have more than a 1 horsepower motor and the motor cannot propel the bike over 20 mph.