Len

Sun, 07 Jan 2007 00:07:08 -0500

Wow, Ronald's story is one that more Bostonians need to hear. While drivers may always be inconsiderate and reckless, we can't give up on the hope that action by citizens and the legislature can reduce accidents. The mere passage of bills like this, whether you call it "heavy handed regulation" or not, may make Bostonians more aware of this serious problem and of the fact that cars aren't the only vehicles on the road. Having moved here recently, I've missed biking but am frankly too intimidated to do so. My experiences as a pedestrian have been bad enough.

Ronald Messier

Sat, 06 Jan 2007 11:33:16 -0500

I have seen Boston rated as the Worst for quite a while. Bicycling magazine and others rate Boston as the Worst. I spent 12 days on my only overnight trip from Quincy,MA to Montreal and back in June of 2003. As soon as I was past Salem,NH I noticed the difference. Bicycling magazine rates Montreal as the Best. Anyone who has ever ridden a bike there will know that is right. I just wish the Bicyclist Bill of Rights could have gotten passed. I know that MassBike will try again. I won't be in the scene to take advantage as a participant. I was involved in an accident in Weymouth in 2005. I am now Paraplegic and will not walk again. I am 54 and trying to get out of the Nursing Home I am stuck in.

Bostonist: One Last "Gift" From Lt. Gov Healey to Bicyclists

Len

Ronald Messier