Comfortable Disappearance

Washington experienced an incredible tragedy this week. A lovely 22 year-old young woman was run over by a garbage truck while riding her bike. I know that cyclists may often not deserve the respect they expect, but tragedies like this remind all of us that taking out your frustration on a bike with a 2,000+ pound vehicle can end horribly wrong. It is my hope that the driver won’t be let off with the ridiculous excuse of “She was in my blind spot,” but from what I understand of DC Police’s history of cyclist deaths, I shouldn’t hold my breath.

Please show cyclists some respect and give us space. Thank you.