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The Rules of the Road are Baloney

January 2, 2017 by Bernhard

I’m going to start with the assumption that, at one time and place or another, people who bike have been chastised by people who drive for not “following the rules of the road.” I have seen and heard this grievance aired frequently. It has often been presented as an argument against increased bicycle infrastructure. It goes something like this: If cyclists want the “privilege” of using space “designed for” cars, then they must earn it by adhering strictly to the […]

Categories: Bicycles, Ethics, Philosophy, Transportation • Tags: cars, rules of the road

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