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Long Beach Press-Telegram Sports Columnist Doug Krikorian witnessed a little girl with her family riding along Long Beach's new green bike lane in Belmont Shore. He was a bit taken aback, worried for her safety among the potentially deadly cars on the road. Others shared that sentiment: "This is an absolutely crazy concept," says Long Beach resident Bernie Selmanson. "Who's going to accept the responsibility when someone gets seriously hurt? The first time that happens - and it inevitably will - that'll be the end of cyclists sharing the right lane with motorists in Belmont Shore." With our without the green painted lane, the law will always allow for bicyclists to share the road. As heard many times about this and other projects, serious education on bicycle laws need to happen in communities and at the DMV level.
Long Beach Residents Still Confused about Bicycle Laws
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It depends on her age and skill level. I wouldn't encourage a kid to ride by themselves on the road, but if she was, say, ten, and had a helmet, and was riding in front of one parent and behind the other, she should be safe. Afterall, an adult on a bike can't go as fast as a car. Well, maybe on second they can. A tween can certainly go upwards of 10-15 mph on a bike. Just because she's smaller doesn't mean cars can't watch out for her. With the green stripe, cars should be more aware of bicyclists than usual. Isn't that the point?
The DMV should really have a section on motorcycles and bicycles.
It seems the average caged driver does not know anything about motorcycles or bicycles. It should be part of the DMV hand book so they know what to look out for.
L.A. is a town where the majority *still* doesn't understand the basic concept of hydroplaning. (IE: Many Angelenos are easily confused.)
Considering how many drivers either ignore or don't understand automobile traffic laws such as pedestrian right of way (Even with huge signs and flashing lights), it doesn't really surprise me that there is confusion about bicycle rules.
Education is sorely needed. The format and cost of such a thing, of course, will be argued about heatedly.
Maybe some outlandish viral youtube PSA with a hidden education moral within?