[Raphael07]

In Omaha in 2009, the Census Bureau estimated that 0.2% of workers 16+ rode bikes to work. There were approximately 230,569 workers 16+ in Omaha in 2009, which brings the number to approximately 461 bike commuters in 2009.

[Raphael07]

Originally Posted by harshbarj

Also, what about the knuckleheads on 4 wheels? I come across a LOT of them daily on my commute to work. Drivers making turns without signaling, blasting through stop signs and red lights, doing 45 in a 35. Perhaps keep them off the road as well.

Precisely. I almost got t-boned the other day because two idiots ran a red light going at least 70 mph on 168th and pacific. Luckily, I was observant enough to notice, "Hey, those guys are idiots who aren't going to stop."

Another thing Calvinist, you are way less likely to be killed by a bike than by a car. 15 pounds of aluminum vs 3000 pounds of steel, take your pick.

[harshbarj]

Originally Posted by Raphael07

Precisely. I almost got t-boned the other day because two idiots ran a red light going at least 70 mph on 168th and pacific. Luckily, I was observant enough to notice, "Hey, those guys are idiots who aren't going to stop."

Another thing Calvinist, you are way less likely to be killed by a bike than by a car. 15 pounds of aluminum vs 3000 pounds of steel, take your pick.

I'll never understand people that use some cyclist’s failure to follow the rules as a reason to keep ALL cyclists off the road. With that kind of mindset then no one could use any vehicle on the roads.

Lastly a cyclist that fails to follow the rules is mainly a threat to their own safety, a motorist not following the rules is a threat to all.

[Calvinist]

Originally Posted by iamjacobm

If anything you should be on board with adding more bike lanes in Omaha. They keep those "knuckleheads" out of your way to shave the precious 15 seconds off your trip.

I'd prefer to use the extra lane for driving.

Look...if you want to ride your bike to work, good on ya. I have no problem with the city laying down bike paths for you to do that. I encourage it, and think it's great. I do have an issue though, when it's rush hour and I'm stuck in traffic because some guy is out for a nice ride and blocking traffic. Or if a lane is designated for bikers and the rest of us can't use it.

[harshbarj]

Originally Posted by Calvinist

I'd prefer to use the extra lane for driving.

Look...if you want to ride your bike to work, good on ya. I have no problem with the city laying down bike paths for you to do that. I encourage it, and think it's great. I do have an issue though, when it's rush hour and I'm stuck in traffic because some guy is out for a nice ride and blocking traffic. Or if a lane is designated for bikers and the rest of us can't use it.

But your still refering to cycling as a recreatinal activity ("out for a nice ride"). I'm about to leave for work, and I will not be riding to have fun. I will be out to go to work. Same as may of those driving cars.

Also if they are moving then they are not blocking anything.

[Raphael07]

Originally Posted by Calvinist

I'd prefer to use the extra lane for driving.

Look...if you want to ride your bike to work, good on ya. I have no problem with the city laying down bike paths for you to do that. I encourage it, and think it's great. I do have an issue though, when it's rush hour and I'm stuck in traffic because some guy is out for a nice ride and blocking traffic. Or if a lane is designated for bikers and the rest of us can't use it.

You can use it. If you ride a bike. Funny how some argument styles come back to bite you...

[Calvinist]

Originally Posted by harshbarj

But your still refering to cycling as a recreatinal activity ("out for a nice ride"). I'm about to leave for work, and I will not be riding to have fun. I will be out to go to work. Same as may of those driving cars.

Also if they are moving then they are not blocking anything.

Good for you. Use bike paths or get out of the way and I won't take issue if I come up behind you. I pay the wheel tax so I can drive my car on the street. Did you pay a wheel tax for your bicycle?

[harshbarj]

Originally Posted by Calvinist

Good for you. Use bike paths or get out of the way and I won't take issue if I come up behind you. I pay the wheel tax so I can drive my car on the street. Did you pay a wheel tax for your bicycle?

The age old complaint of the motorist. Cyclists don't have to pay the wheel tax. Simple as that. Now you are free to believe that we have to, but you are NOT free to tell cyclists to stay off the street because they don't. We have a legal right to the road, same as a motorist!

[cubssoxfan]

Originally Posted by Calvinist

According to whom? Some of us actually like to drive around w/out having to watch out for knuckleheads on 2 wheels blocking traffic.

Then why wouldn't you be in favor of infrastructure that makes it SAFER for BOTH cars and bikes to use the same road? Unless you are prejudiced towards cyclists

[harshbarj]

Originally Posted by cubssoxfan

Then why wouldn't you be in favor of infrastructure that makes it SAFER for BOTH cars and bikes to use the same road? Unless you are prejudiced towards cyclists

It's Calvinist, he's prejudiced towards anything he does not understand.