What we're talking about this week in my Complete, Safe, Equitable Streets course:
1. The legal frameworks that should guarantee #SafeStreetsForAll...and why they fail,
2. The 4 types of cyclists, and
3. The* downsides* of many well-meaning "safety" campaigns, including this one: https://www.fox5dc.com/news/make-eye-contact-with-drivers-before-crossing-the-street-pedestrian-safety-vienna-eye-to-eye
@linnefaulk shhhhh don't give it away yet!
@DrTCombs Impossible to look into a driver's eyes when their vehicle is covered in tinted glass. Such as was the case with #YusafSalaam in NYC.
@Iragersh
Shhhh don't give it away yet
@DrTCombs God, this is worse than the ‘surrender flags’ they want pedestrians to use to cross the street around here!
@hughbartling yeah. it's pretty heinous.
@DrTCombs Do you have thoughts about cultural differences re "making eye contact"? (gender-related too)
@mmb
I have very big thoughts...re culture, gender, neurodiversity
@DrTCombs Good! Cuz I was brushed off when I voiced these issues in context of "shared" streets (the US versions). I was resisting the opinion that we *should* do it here bc it worked in the NL. 🤨
@DrTCombs and then there’s the problem with the drivers head being up their own ass. Or looking at their screen either way…
@DrTCombs It isn’t always possible to look at the drivers eyes. Tinted windshields and sunglasses are only 2 of the possible problems. And once again is it up to the pedestrian’s responsibility to remain safe. 🤬