I live in Orlando which has been claimed as one of the worst areas for pedestrians and cyclists in recent years and I've had all sorts of things said to me. I've gotten the stereotypical redneck in big truck yell outrageous things at me, the middle finger and so on. But there was one instance that blows my mind: I was biking on path that crosses an entrance into a set of college apartments. I'm usually very cautious here, b/c unfortunately, they may be college kids but most are incosiderate here. I was crossing at this truck blasts through the stop sign and comes within less than an inch of hitting me. The thing that gets me, is that this path is commonly used by families as well and there was a little girl crossing the path with her caretaker and this guy wouldn't have seen her.
All I tell myself is that the more they see me at here the more they'll have to deal with and fortunately, I'm not alone in getting out on the road when the day is beautiful. Recently, the Florida passed a law that states that cars and other motorized vehicles must allow 2-3 feet of room between themselves and pedestrians/cyclists and if not, can be fined heavily. Something is getting started but it must continue! Keep riding and stay safe!