tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3980421295592818922.post3519128756870719323..comments2023-10-23T14:15:29.331-07:00Comments on Shallow Cogitations: Death Of A Cyclist DowntownHank Greerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15243840232233423724noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3980421295592818922.post-68532540206610234542010-03-05T16:06:43.448-08:002010-03-05T16:06:43.448-08:00It's so unfortunate that he wasn't wearing...It's so unfortunate that he wasn't wearing a helmet :-(Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07395672733223283437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3980421295592818922.post-43396692033823562722010-03-04T14:32:54.923-08:002010-03-04T14:32:54.923-08:00Several years ago a woman coming out of a store do...Several years ago a woman coming out of a store downtown was struck by a cyclist riding on the sidewalk. It was a very bad accident, prompting a lawsuit, and I believe that was the impetus for the no-cycles-on-the-down-town-sidewalks law.Sherrynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3980421295592818922.post-9789457553450390222010-03-03T20:53:08.175-08:002010-03-03T20:53:08.175-08:00I always thought it was interesting that even thou...I always thought it was interesting that even though it is clearly against the law for us regular joes to ride on the sidewalk downtown the SPD's bike patrol does it all the time.<br /><br />I ride through the intersection where this cyclist was killed on my way home every time I bike to work. It was weird going through it today and seeing all the flowers there.Lucashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01247999979754738405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3980421295592818922.post-11264243353515575462010-03-03T18:51:45.308-08:002010-03-03T18:51:45.308-08:00It has always bothered me that the City makes it i...It has always bothered me that the City makes it illegal to ride on sidewalks downtown but fails to provide a safe alternative. A seasoned rider will be able to navigate the street traffic but casual cyclists will still feel more comfortable on the sidewalks. It is about time the city provides a bike lane for east/west and north/south through the retail core!Mark H.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3980421295592818922.post-75734999475425410422010-03-03T08:27:42.973-08:002010-03-03T08:27:42.973-08:00Nice article and good legal justification for the ...Nice article and good legal justification for the cyclist's right to ride in the cross walk. <br /><br />I worry about the speed which Mr. Squires entered the crosswalk and the location of the vehicle at that moment. He may have contributed to his danger if he was riding quickly. BUT, if the driver was drunk, it would be a key factor in reacting to the sudden entry of a cyclist riding on the sidewalk. Under normal safe driving the driver should have had his blinker on and slowed down to make the left turn. The driver would also have a clear view of the curb and crosswalk ahead where the cyclist would have been, coming from the opposite direction. I hope we learn more details. We all need to be safe - both cyclists and drivers.<br /><br />I have commuted here in Spokane during all seasons since 2001 and feel the general conditions are favorable for cyclists and improving. But, there are enough very dangerous drivers out there to remind cyclists to ride with caution and make yourself seen.<br /><br />Matt D.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com