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If cyclists are meant to "share the road" then why aren't they held to the same safety standards as cars? in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 0 points 1 hour ago

Nope, I read the description pretty clearly "A place to discuss problems of car centric infrastructure or how it hurts us all."

If cyclists are meant to "share the road" then why aren't they held to the same safety standards as cars? in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 0 points 1 hour ago (1 children)

My question stems from the fact that certain areas expect cyclists to share the road with cars while drivers are protected by higher safety standards, and cyclists are exposed to a higher level of danger.

If cyclists are meant to "share the road" then why aren't they held to the same safety standards as cars? in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 0 points 1 hour ago (1 children)

Yea I guess it comes to the infrastructure, I'm in Chicago and we seriously need more REAL bike lanes, not something just painted on the road. I see drivers doing crazy shit all the time swerving into bike lanes almost hitting cyclists. I'm just really still confused about the logic of forcing cyclists to ride on the road where there are no bike lanes while the side walks are wide enough for them.

If cyclists are meant to "share the road" then why aren't they held to the same safety standards as cars? in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 0 points 1 hour ago (1 children)

Safety standards like seat belts, airbags, turn signals, brake lights. Things that protect the individual operating the vehicle.

If cyclists are meant to "share the road" then why aren't they held to the same safety standards as cars? in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 0 points 1 hour ago (5 children)

That makes sense, so why aren't bikes allowed on the side walk? Based on your argument.

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If cyclists are meant to "share the road" then why aren't they held to the same safety standards as cars? (lemmy.world)
 

Can someone explain this to me?

Vibe Coding in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] -1 points 3 hours ago

It's always funny how few people consider that AI might actually help you write better code. Instead, the discussion is reduced to “vibe coding” versus fully manual coding.

Former GM Executive: BYD cars are good in terms of design, features, price, quality. If we let BYD into the U.S. market, it could end up destroying american manufacturers in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 day ago

I bought a used Chevrolet Bolt '23 which is the closest I could get, they're still relatively cheap and mine has been working great.

Okay why is your distro the best? in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 6 points 2 days ago

Linux Mint because it's extremely simple and has caused me no issues for over a year. It's the best distribution to get someone who is afraid to switch from Windows or MacOS to understand that using Linux can be just as easy.

YSK that apart from not having a car and voting, the single greatest thing you can do for the climate is simply eating less red meat. in c/[email protected]
YSK that apart from not having a car and voting, the single greatest thing you can do for the climate is simply eating less red meat. in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 days ago (5 children)

I stopped eating beef about 4 years ago. It was a great decision. I much prefer pork/poultry anyway.

Anyone else? in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 3 points 5 days ago (1 children)

Wait until you learn about wishcycling!

‘It’s too late’: David Suzuki says the fight against climate change is lost - iPolitics in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 week ago (1 children)

There is also the potential for climate solutions. We have been driving things in one direction by pumping carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. There are ways to do the opposite rapidly, just not as easy. Solar/Wind/Nuclear powered carbon sequestration and ocean fertilization are possible if all else is lost.

Happy to discuss realistic impactful solutions rather than just cycling doomerism with anyone interested.

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