Originally Posted by
Paul Barnard
Conditionally I may be supportive of the law. If someone is blasting down a crowded path within a few feet of pedestrians, I would support a ticket in that case. If the path is open and empty, I would not. If the enforcement officers will apply a little common sense, it can serve a greater good
This is where I am.
In Portland, cyclist treatment of peds is abysmal. I see them blasting WAY too fast and close by peds and animals daily. The local bike "advocates" justify this ridiculous behavior -- the normal comeback being that people aren't getting killed so what's the big deal. Doesn't help with attitudes towards cyclists -- despite getting around almost exclusively by bike, I have more sympathy for drivers than cyclists in my town.
If you want to ride fast, ride roads.