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submitted 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) by lgsp@feddit.it to c/fuckcars@lemmy.world

People on bikes may be rude and may not follow the rules, but can't be aggressive.

When a man with a .45 meets a man with a rifle, the man with a pistol will be a dead man.

Original stripe from the Onion: https://www.theonion.com/bum-rush-hour-1846606314

Cross-posted from: https://mastodon.uno/users/rivoluzioneurbanamobilita/statuses/113615912203015089

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[-] superkret@feddit.org 111 points 1 week ago

And when they have their own lane:

[-] driving_crooner@lemmy.eco.br 13 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

Literally me every day going solids 35km/h on the bike lane passing the cars stuck In traffic. Is delicious.

[-] superkret@feddit.org 7 points 1 week ago

Me too. There's usually an unbroken line of jammed-up cars from my home all the way to my workplace, and I get to ride past it on a separated bike lane.
Every day I walk into the office with a smile on my face.

[-] driving_crooner@lemmy.eco.br 6 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

My company have 3 days home office 2 in the office, but I like to go everyday to the office mainly because I love to start the day with a 30 minutes bike ride.

[-] superkret@feddit.org 6 points 1 week ago

My company has the same policy. I like to go every day cause like you, the commute is a bonus instead of lost time.
And also, I have ADHD and need to be in the office to be motivated to work.

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[-] pingveno@lemmy.world 12 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

I am visiting Boston. I am looking forward to using their transit, but their biking has not left a good impression so far. In one spot, they had a bike lane symbol, but it was just on a busy street between parking and traffic with no actual lane. In another spot, there was an actual lane, but people were parking on it. And just in general, there aren't a lot of obvious places to bike around. People are making it work, but it just looks dangerous.

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[-] MisterFrog@lemmy.world 8 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

Wait, this artist is serious and not mocking drivers with this opinion? Lol

[-] sem 19 points 1 week ago

Poe factor means you can't tell. (And either side may claim it and use the imagery regardless of authorial intent.

Pretty sure that's the onion

[-] YungOnions@sh.itjust.works 80 points 1 week ago
[-] Max_P@lemmy.max-p.me 54 points 1 week ago

And the same people are the loudest complainers when bike lanes are installed so this doesn't happen.

[-] ChickenLadyLovesLife@lemmy.world 32 points 1 week ago

I was riding on a two-lane road a couple of years ago. I heard a car approaching from behind, and he went really wide into the opposite lane to pass me. This was thoughtful of him except that there was a white van coming the opposite way which had to get almost all the way over to their curb to avoid hitting the car passing me head on. The driver of the white van stuck his head out of his window and yelled at me "YOU'RE GONNA GET SOMEBODY KILLED!"

[-] limelight79@lemm.ee 10 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

I watched someone do that (without the screaming) right in front of a cop car going the other way, to the point where the cop had to hit the brakes to avoid a collision. I had to laugh.

Naturally nothing came of it. You know, driving dangerously isn't a ticketable offense, for some reason.

[-] aesthelete@lemmy.world 30 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

Most assholes in cars can't be bothered to stop for twenty seconds -- like they're supposed to -- when there's an obstruction in their lane. They think there's some unwritten rule that they absolutely have to be moving no matter what's on the road in front of them.

The proper thing to do in these "squeezed by a bike" scenarios is to just let the fucking bike determine the pace for a little while, and then wait until the other lane is free and you can pass using it.

[-] WhiskyTangoFoxtrot@lemmy.world 11 points 1 week ago

They think there’s some unwritten rule that they absolutely have to be moving no matter what’s on the road in front of them.

I've experienced that more times than I can count from cyclists on sidewalks that think that I should be expected to dodge out of their way just because they ring their little bell.

[-] sem 16 points 1 week ago

Maybe they just want to warn you so you don't startle when they pass.

Mixed use paths are not great for commuting.

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[-] JeffKerman1999@sopuli.xyz 27 points 1 week ago

Yeah also the Adjuster that killed that CEO was seen leaving on a bike!1!1!1!

[-] AdamEatsAss@lemmy.world 11 points 1 week ago

He also used a backpack and jacket!!!! We will outlaw those next.

[-] Ziglin@lemmy.world 7 points 1 week ago

Yeah, no more clothes!

Wait that would actually solve the issue of fast fashion.

[-] gofsckyourself@lemmy.world 23 points 1 week ago

Weird that you link directly to the post of original comic, but then share a lower quality, fuzzy version.

Why not just use the image in the original post you linked to?

[-] x00z@lemmy.world 12 points 1 week ago

I think some lemmy instances use thumbnail caching.

[-] sibannac@lemmy.world 16 points 1 week ago

Drivers in my city liberally use the bike lane as an impromptu turn lane, especially if another car is behind them even more if a bike is in the lane.

[-] frayedpickles@lemmy.cafe 6 points 1 week ago

If it's California that's legally required. I know bicyclists in California are unfamiliar with the concept of laws, but that's how they work.

[-] Maggoty@lemmy.world 11 points 1 week ago

There's a dotted line when a car lane crosses a bike lane. That is not in every intersection. I agree we need to standardize and dummy proof stuff more but there's only so much you can do with drivers who think it's okay to turn the shoulder into an extra lane during a highway backup.

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[-] uriel238 14 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

Really high Poe factor. I can't tell if the cartoonist is posting this ironically or not.

I've heard enough people regard bicyclists as a menace (and feeling ashamed in the cases when I'm quiet about being a bicyclist) that this really is how we're seen.

ETA the source explains a lot. Not knowing where it came from, though, seriously high Poe.

[-] HawlSera@lemm.ee 12 points 1 week ago

It's a parody news site

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[-] wulrus@lemmy.world 14 points 1 week ago

German right wing party AfD had one just like this, but unironically

[-] MooseTheDog@lemmy.world 13 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

They've done studies with motorcycles and a big problem we need to overcome is: For some reason our brains ignore people on bikes sometimes. It sounds silly but it's a real thing I promise. I support anything anti car related, but any Bike lane shouldn't come within 50 ft of a road cars use. The mainstream trend of all cars bad lends too much ammunition to the pro car crowd. It's not pretty or satisfying but it's true. It's a nash equilibrium and there's only so much we can do.

Edit: Just putting this here for google. Working towards a car free world is going to be a ton of work. Our efforts here are focused on appeasing the car centrists. I want independent bike lanes away from heavy machinery and toxic exhaust chemicals. I want the cars we do have to use, relegated to roads where their bulk and fumes aren't affecting anyone. Picking a fight with anyone not towing the party line is stupid, and should be below this community.

[-] ZoDoneRightNow 17 points 1 week ago

"Mainstream trend of all cars bad" which mainstream is that? Because last I checked Australia, Canada, the US and the UK are all still extremely car centric. This also completely ignores the fact that it is car centrism that causes the disregard for pedestrians and people on bikes. Finland and Denmark certainly don't seem to have an abundance of poeple developing bike blindness and they have mixed traffic zones all over the place.

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[-] Ookami38@sh.itjust.works 17 points 1 week ago

No evidence for my claim, however I think a lot of the not noticing bikes while driving is just an expectations thing. People expect large metal boxes with 4+ wheels barreling down the place. They don't expect something smaller, with fewer wheels, and in some cases completely silent. Because they don't expect it, they don't process it.

What's this mean? Well, for one it means we don't simply "ignore" people on bikes. That's a facet of our limited attention and expectations. It also means this trend can be changed. If we condition people to expect and look out for bikes/motorcycles, people will probably be FAR less likely to not see them.

[-] lgsp@feddit.it 14 points 1 week ago

You are absolutelt right. There is at least a study that proved that drivers who also use bicycles are better at noticing stuff. The rationale would be that if you are also a cyclist you know thst the road is not only used by cars.

If you are interested I can problably find that study.

[-] Ookami38@sh.itjust.works 6 points 1 week ago

Having data to back up my claims is always nice.

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[-] FireRetardant@lemmy.world 7 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

Having infrastructure like a bike lane can help with this. If you see a bike lane, it is reasonable to assume a bike may be using it. This can help keep you looking for bikes at intersections.

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[-] vzq@lemmy.world 11 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

I CAN’T HELP IT UR HONOR! MY BRAIN JUST DOESN’T SEE BIKES! IT’S SIMPLE BIOLOGY REALLY!

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[-] nightwatch_admin@feddit.nl 6 points 1 week ago

You should forget about stroads. Stroads are hell.

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[-] tombruzzo@lemm.ee 11 points 1 week ago

Bike needs a 'Latest fad' asterisk

[-] AdamEatsAss@lemmy.world 8 points 1 week ago

The bicycle was invented in 1817. It isn't the 'Latest fad'.

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[-] Auli@lemmy.ca 10 points 1 week ago

No what I hate about bikes besides everyone saying it doesn't happen is them not following the rules of the road

[-] LANIK2000@lemmy.world 11 points 1 week ago

Man, if only they had like a place to fuck off to, so they don't have to be on the road... Maybe like an area completely off the street? COUGHS IN DUTCH

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[-] TheReturnOfPEB@reddthat.com 7 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

like not parking or driving in the bike lanes ? Like not speeding on every street because of the "cushion" ?

like driving without a license ? or insurance ?

oh you were whining about the human powered vehicle not the one the needs gas/coal/oil. My bad.

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[-] avidamoeba@lemmy.ca 9 points 1 week ago

This comic is woefully inaccurate. There's no way there are three people in that car. Also it's not a car, it's an SUV or a truck.

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[-] mx_smith@lemmy.world 8 points 1 week ago

Reminds me of my bike messenger days.

[-] blindbunny@lemmy.ml 8 points 1 week ago

This might be my new favorite sicko with a bicycle helmet on 🚲

[-] teamevil@lemmy.world 7 points 1 week ago

I've lived in a city...well two major cities and I did drive. I definitely noticed a difference between conscientious cyclists and oblivious cyclists... Which if I'm being completely honest I always gave space because safety and I hope they never felt unsafe.

The lunatics are on scooters in traffic....good God man it seemed to be pure insanity.

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