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Of course the media picked up on the story. Today's online journalism is all about generating hits, and nothing is better at that than a scofflaw cyclist story. Ok, maybe the flame wars started by Palin or mac-is-better-than-windows stories are more intense.

People love these stories because it confirms what they already want to believe about cyclists: cyclists don't own the roads, so they don't belong on the roads; bikers don't obey the laws, so they don't deserve any facilities.

And let's face it: in a city where 37% of households don't own cars... we're still a minority of the mode share. I'm just guessing, but of those 37% that don't own cars, I would say that the vast majority would love to own a car--if it were affordable.

For now, until gas prices hike up again, I'd be happy if the local media and AAA would stop using bicycles as their wedge issue.

by markbikes on Nov 28, 2010 5:33 pm • link • report

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