Re: What presidential issue you prefer, bike facilities or gaymarriage?

Jens Müller

donquijote1954 schrieb:
> On Jan 24, 10:50 am, Jon <jonathan.gur...@wlc.ac.uk> wrote:
>> Is this about a presidential election in the Netherlands? Did you
>> mean to put it in uk.cycling ?
>
> No, it's about the presidential elections in the US. More
> specifically, about making BIKE FACILITIES a presidential issue,
> instead of homosexuals and other red herrings.
>
> Believe it or not, this country dictates the issues for the rest of
> the world.

They don't dictate German laws regarding bike facilities.

http://www.travel.state.gov/travel/...s/cis_1123.html

"Many German streets and sidewalks have dedicated bike lanes for use by
bicyclists. Pedestrians should be aware that bicycles have priority use
of these lanes and should be careful to observe whether any bicyclist is
approaching before crossing or stepping into the bike lane. Bicyclists
also have priority over cars turning onto side streets, and motorists
should always confirm whether a bicyclist is approaching from either
direction before attempting to enter side streets, even when the light
is in their favor. Motorists turning into a side street who hit a
bicyclist who is using a marked bike lane will be held responsible for
any injury or damage caused."