Another Cyclist Killed

[luv'nAustin]

I also live in the area and of course the story continues to be covered by the local tv stations. Tonight I watched as they measured the roads stating that they are only 20 feet across making for very narrow 10 foot lanes. Yes, they are very narrow and wishing that they were wider won't help so we must cooperate with each other (cyclist and driver) to keep safe.

What made me want to post is that someone they interviewed was complaining that as a driver he pays gas taxes and other taxes for the road that the cyclists don't pay. Huh? I pay these taxes too...does he think that we don't own cars or pay our taxes?

Also, they say we shouldn't be riding on these narrow country roads. Where should I ride? I live in the city of Raleigh where most of the streets are also narrow and with no bike lanes and lots of traffic and hazzards.

So, where do I ride? I pack my bike into the back of my car and drive to one of the smaller towns and we head out to the country where the roads are narrow and have no shoulders but the traffic is lighter and they can pass us in the opposite lane.

[Blueberry]

Another update: The driver was charged with misdemeanor death by motor vehicle....

CA

[Aggie_Ama]

What made me want to post is that someone they interviewed was complaining that as a driver he pays gas taxes and other taxes for the road that the cyclists don't pay. Huh? I pay these taxes too...does he think that we don't own cars or pay our taxes?

I am sure you heard that argument in Texas as well. I scratch my head and think of the outrageous property taxes I pay which fund county projects including roads. I put gas in my car once a week and gas in my truck every 1.5 weeks. Hmmm.... I thought I paid gas tax, wish I had known as a cyclist I was exempt!