NYC cyclists are a bunch of hoodlums

[PamNY]

Lets get real. Lets see the result of motorcycle riders. Lets see the result of car drivers.

Smilingcat, this should make you happy. Of course, lots of people have a huge emotional investment in believing their city has the worst drivers.

I don't have data about motorcycles, but I have heard city officials quoted as saying they aren't a big factor in pedestrian fatalities. I hate them because of the noise and feel they should be banned from cities (especially mine).

I'm really surprised at the responses to my post. I personally think it's possible to be a very safe cyclist while breaking lots of laws. I do get upset when I see inconsiderate cyclists, especially when children are at risk of being hit, but pointing out that cars also hit children doesn't help, and seems rather childish to me.

I love hearing about what cycling is like in areas where I haven't cycled (which is most of the world). I'm sure it will make me a safer and more skilled cyclist when I travel. I have even copied some of the posts here. I realize most people aren't planning to cycle in Manhattan, but if they were it would be helpful to them to know in advance that bikers (especially commercial ones) aren't going to behave the way you might expect them to.

Pam