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Chicago-specific, or in general?
gosh. I'd say
1. CBF morphing to Active Trans
2. Exploding popularity of cyclocross and the Chicago Cross Cup
3. Parking Meter/bike parking snafu
4. More commuters, more cylists being killed or injured by autos
5. Fixies everywhere. How long can this fad last? Where are all the stripped vintage components going?
gosh. I'd say
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4. More commuters, more cylists being killed or injured by autos
Auto/cyclist conflicts (relates to cyclist deaths, but this year it has seemed to heat up a lot) Increasing number of cyclists period (just take a ride on Milwaukee anytime of the day or night any day of the week - especially during going to/from work hours....a mini-mass twice a day every work day)
Lee Diamond said:Auto/cyclist conflicts (relates to cyclist deaths, but this year it has seemed to heat up a lot) Increasing number of cyclists period (just take a ride on Milwaukee anytime of the day or night any day of the week - especially during going to/from work hours....a mini-mass twice a day every work day)
Again, are there numbers to back up these statements?
Regarding the auto/cyclist conflicts. I would agree that there is more awareness to this issue, but that does not equate an increase in this type of conflicts. It might very well be caused by an increase in social networks in general and Chainlink in particular. A few years ago, if one would have a conflict, it's existence would be limited to that person's immediate friends, family and coworkers. Now that person can post about it on CL and Facebook, tweet about it, etc. The potential audience is immediately multiplied manifold.
A similar argument can be made for the increased number of cyclists. How much is the actual increase v. your increased awareness. I have been biking for 3 years now, but only in the last year have I become a more 'aware' commuter. I joined CL, read more about commuting, and are generally more aware of other riders than in the past. Based on that I would say that I have seen an increase in cyclists on the road, but that may just be my increased awareness: It may very well been in existence for years, or the increase might have been very gradual, but only now did I notice it.
Not suggesting the statements you made are untrue, but to include it in the top-stories, solely based on a person's perception might not be a wise idea either.
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