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@Wonderland
Err, if a vehicle is passing you the vehicle BEING PASSED has the right-of-way, not the other way around. You are only supposed to pass if it is safe to do so. Seems like you need to read the account again because she didn't "lose control" and "hit the bus," the bus violated HER roadspace and hit her.

As for this @BJ
I am very sorry for this young ladies injuries and definitely think WMATA should show some compassion about it BUT, I'm not sure beyond common human decency what level of recompense should be granted.

I dunno, maybe pay for her medical expenses and vehicle repairs since THEIR vehicle hit her? After all, $500 is "nothing" according to several commenters here so WMATA shouldn't have a problem covering it.

"Share the road" goes in all directions. Drivers have to afford the same courtesies and rights to bikers that they afford to other cars. Don't pass someone and squeeze them to the right; with another car the resulting fender-bender is an "oops," with a bicyclist it results in injuries.

Cyclists: rule #1 if you are riding on a street without a bike lane: if a car can pass you without going into another lane, you are TOO FAR TO THE RIGHT. Protect yourself. You aren't doing anyone any favors by giving cars enough space to squeeze by you in the same lane.

by MLD on Jun 7, 2012 12:39 pm • link • report

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