bikeseattle.org

More from the previous post article

“From 2000 to 2005, 65 bicyclists have been killed on Washington roads — 18 of those in King County. Four cyclists were killed in 2005 in King County, according to the most current data from the Washington Traffic Safety Commission. Cyclists who regularly commute say that navigating city streets can be a harrowing experience.

Andrew McColm, 31, bike-commutes daily to his job at Ballard’s Second Ascent outdoor gear shop and blames “a lack of attentiveness” for making it riskier than it should be.”

“Most bike commuters who ride a regular route have “hot spots” where a confluence of factors — no bike lane, heavy traffic, blind spots, narrow or steep roadways, popular opposing traffic left turns — elevate the risk each day.

For Ed Robins, 49, this once occurred daily near the Denny-Dexter intersection. The designated bike lane ends and Denny-bound cyclists have a choice between the sidewalk or out in a narrow traffic lane with no shoulders. ”