The streets are a war zone right now. There is waaay more aggressive driving in the large Eastern US city where I live, and little enforcement of road laws. People know it’s a free-for-all and get away with murder, literally. Vehicles are getting bigger and more dangerous, and delivery guys on both gas and electric “scooters” are all over the bike lanes at high speed. Everyone behaves selfishly and blames everyone but themselves.
You may not notice it locally, but motor vehicle traffic volume, crash deaths and injuries have risen across the U.S.
I think it’s important to note that if you get hit by a cyclist you have a good chance of walking away. Not so with a car or truck.
Sometimes I wish gas would go up to $20 a gallon. That might be the only thing that would would make Americans finally question their marketing-induced, hypnotic obsession with cars.
Last edited by jethin; 10-03-22 at 05:53 AM.