Glad you're OK!
Just for giggles, you might follow up with the bus company asking what their investigation revealed...make 'em squirm just a bit...you might also ask them to describe for you their safety training about yellow lights, cyclists, etc
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05-16-2009, 03:32 AM #1
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05-16-2009, 07:55 AM #2
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I'm really, really glad you're okay.
Wow, where is that?
Glad you called Translink, too.
I was sitting at Granville and King Edward (25th) the other day, waiting for a bus. At EVERY SINGLE LIGHT CYCLE (yes, I'm screaming) there was at least one car that went through a red light. Not a yellow. A RED.
Now, cycling or driving, I take it for granted that I have to wait at least a few seconds before taking off on a green. Ridiculous.
Glad you're okay. *gentle hug*
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05-16-2009, 08:16 AM #3
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Yikes, glad you're okay!
Extra careful with those blind intersections. We have several of those downtown, and there are accidents pretty much weekly in spite of light traffic.Speed comes from what you put behind you. - Judi Ketteler
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05-16-2009, 09:48 AM #4
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Very, very scary! I would have done more than "nearly" poop my pants!!
So glad that you are ok!----------------------------------------------------
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05-16-2009, 02:49 PM #5
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Glad you're OK. Riding my bicycle isn't enough, I also ride a motorcycle. Just throwing this out there, but any thoughts about having your light on????
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05-16-2009, 03:40 PM #6
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Is there any way you can get off your bike and WALK through that section?
I sometimes opt to become a pedestrian when navigating extra dangerous traffic spots. Cars definitely see pedestrians better and also give them more respect.Lisa
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05-16-2009, 05:07 PM #7
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Glad you're ok!
I take it for granted that there will be one or two cars running reds. Even in my car I wait. I'm starting to see more and more red light cameras at intersections, but I'm not sure it's going to help these idiots who think they are above the law.
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