Bostonist: Safety First! Bikers and Cars work together!

Betsy Markum

Thu, 19 Jan 2006 11:45:37 -0500

I can't believe it, my co-worker just bought a car for $70727. Isn't that crazy!

Josh

Tue, 26 Apr 2005 14:25:36 -0500

Well said, Lisa (but I might choose the helmet - I've been knocked over by cars twice and on both occasions I was obeying the law).

Lisa Williams

Mon, 25 Apr 2005 20:41:08 -0500

The single most important thing cyclists can do to be safe is to obey traffic law. This means not running reds, not going the wrong way down one way streets, and riding with traffic. I'm a longtime urban cyclist, and if I *had* to choose between wearing a helmet and obeying traffic law I'd choose obeying traffic law. (Fortunately, I can have both! Ah, luxury!)

ed

Mon, 25 Apr 2005 13:39:09 -0500

cops seem like they hang out almost 24 hrs a day at the Mass Ave and Prospect intersection as well. they've been ticketing the crap out of people who've been making illegal left hand turns there recently, so watch out.

Josh

Mon, 25 Apr 2005 12:53:19 -0500

Cyclists should note that in addition to their safety benefits, white front lights are required by the law of some cities and towns (Cambridge among them). Once the weather gets warm again, expect to see Cambridge cops stationed on Mass. Ave near Pearl Street pulling cyclists over and giving out citations for violating this rule. Also, if past years are any indication, the CPD will soon set up shop just east of the intersection of Hampshire and Windsor to ticket morning cyclists who run the red light there. Of course, you should never run a red light, but that is an especially bad place to do so.