Red Light Surprise
Yesterday as I approached a light on Mass Ave it turned red. The cyclist ahead of me rode blithely through it. I came to a complete stop. That was apparently a very unexpected move to the cyclist behind me…
Should this really be that much of a surprise?
However, this is why I sometimes signal when stopping at a red. Of course then the cyclist would be confused about what I’m doing with my hand… right before crashing into me just the same.
I’m with you. Here in Paris I notice more cyclists who obey red lights, but there are still plenty who seem to think they’re meant for motor vehicles only. I haven’t been hit by one, though. I hope your bike wasn’t damaged!
On behalf of Mass Ave pedestrians, THANK YOU!
Wow, another Boston cyclists who stops for red lights! A tip of the helmet to you.
I thought *I* was the only cyclist who stopped at red lights in Boston! I commuted downtown for a year, and can’t count the number of times I was almost rear ended by other cyclists when I stopped for a red light. The amazing thing was that the part of my commute where I had the most trouble was right near Faneuil Hall, a very congested area with loads of traffic, both vehicle and pedestrian – a place where not stopping at red lights is very likely to result in a collision. Glad to hear there are others!
Boston Bikes Update and the question of enforcement
March 8th, 2012 at 9:47 am