tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2385893908577933586.post4302226601054964380..comments2008-04-02T23:11:40.075-07:00Russ Rocahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06431198668876494243noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2385893908577933586.post-64085135188227990562008-04-02T23:11:40.075-07:002008-04-02T23:11:40.075-07:00This is my opinion and may not reflect that of LBCyclists as a whole...<BR/><BR/>It became more and more apparent that what is preventing Long Beach from "being the most bicycle-friendly city in the US," isn't so much a lack of ideas but a lack of accountability and follow-up from the city in implementing ideas. The city must make cyclists a true meaningful partner in its infrastructure decisions and not just an occasional guest at brainstorming meetings.<BR/><BR/>Cyclists are the primary stakeholders in bicycle infrastructure and programs, so it only stands to reason that we should have a seat at the table. No one is going to ask a cyclist to design a complicated freeway system. But how is it we're willing to let non-cyclists make decisions that affect our lives and safety as cyclists. We're equal but vulnerable roadway users. <BR/><BR/>We are not just a "traffic problem". We are people and should be afforded the basic rights and respect for safety that people deserve.Russ Rocahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06431198668876494243noreply@blogger.com