I'm taking the liberty of linking Silver's post from the more obscure Crazy Drivers Forum to get more feedback:

http://forums.teamestrogen.com/showt...625#post257625

While I'm confident that there will not be a local ordinance passed (because it would violate state law), I do see this as a direct result of the accident that occurred in this area a year ago (that's gotten much forum space on TE).

What I see as very unfortunate in this case:
  • Note the sheriff's comments...he's right, but are cyclist infractions more rampant than car infractions? Me thinks - Ney Ney
  • The local cycling club (of which we're not a member) can be obnoxious in their violation of the "two abreast" law in Indiana and is likely contributing to the backlash...how do you confront a large group that should be a catalyst of advocacy and change behavior?
  • The attitude is evolving where cyclists will be held to a HIGHER standard than cars, not an equal one...


This is all occurring two counties away, but is representative of attitudes in the area.

Some good feedback on perspectives and ideas is posted in the linked thread...any other ideas.