"We are all traffic" Press Conference

Posted by Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor) on November 14th, 2007 at 10:20 am

Location: City Hall - 1221 SW 4th Ave.
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Spurred on by the recent string of traffic collisions resulting in cyclists’ deaths and injuries, we are making an appeal to all levels of our government and law enforcement, to the media, and to all citizens who share the roads, to come together and work for a positive change in our communities and in the streets.

Our concerns:

* The high toll of law-abiding cyclists killed and injured in traffic collisions in recent months.
* The bias displayed by certain elements in our law enforcement community, when responding or reporting on car-bike collisions.
* The apparent lack of accountability for motorists who cause car-bike collisions resulting in injury or death.
* The “bikes vs. cars” rethoric used in certain media to frame the recent string of cyclist fatalities.
* The frustration shared by many regarding the current state of traffic safety education and road facilities that perpetuate misunderstandings, confusion, friction, and rage.