Call for safer streets - Tribune, Sun-Times editorial

Our executive director, Ron Burke, sent a letter to the editor that was printed in both the Tribune and Sun-Times: http://bit.ly/mHdGHK, http://bit.ly/kIpBwt.

Thanks,

Ethan Spotts, Active Trans

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Permalink Reply by Joel on May 20, 2011 at 11:04am

Do people just troll local news sites to complain about bikes at every chance?

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Permalink Reply by Sue Clark on May 20, 2011 at 11:40am

Many people seem to just troll news sites to complain.

For some reason, bike-positive postings are always attractive to the trolls.

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Permalink Reply by Active Transportation Alliance on May 21, 2011 at 7:01am

We rarely read, pay attention to or respond to comment sections. It's just not effective.

Ethan, with Active Trans

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Permalink Reply by Kimberly on May 21, 2011 at 7:53am

I like that you all are framing this as making streets better for everyone rather than just bikers. Definitely the way to go and avoid unnecessary bike/car antagonism.

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Permalink Reply by Old Tom on May 21, 2011 at 3:31pm

If I were the mayor I'd tell the police that I wanted every copper to give 5 tickets a day for putzing around with cell phones while driving. AND 2 tickets a day for cyclists running red lights or stop signs.

That should make everyone happy.

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Permalink Reply by Anne Alt on May 22, 2011 at 3:48am

I agree. The "safer for everyone" approach is a big equalizer.

Kimberly said:

I like that you all are framing this as making streets better for everyone rather than just bikers. Definitely the way to go and avoid unnecessary bike/car antagonism.