Editorial

BIKERS RIGHTS

People these days do not realize that cars are not the only way of transportation. Today, bikes are making a come back.  Streets are very car friendly, but it seems as though bikers have been forgotten. There needs to be a much safer environment for these bikers. Picture yourself in their shoes. No protection from giant metal beasts, that could destroy you in a matter of seconds. Yes, I understand that cars are the main use of transportation these days, but does that mean that we should just forget about the rights of bicyclists? I don't think so. There are many scenarios where lots of people still use bikes. A very large amount of bicyclists are children. We all know that kids can’t drive cars, of course. But without more bike lanes on roads, we are putting our kids into grieving danger.  A way that we can prevent putting the lives of others in danger would be to create more bike lanes on busy roads. Not every single road, because that would be a huge hassle and would cost a fortune. If we put bike lanes on roads that have a speed limit of 30mph and over, and are only a single lane, then this would create a world of difference for the safety of pedestrians who count on their bikes for transportation. With new bike lanes, we can create a safer, worry-free life for those of us with the passion for bicycles.