The Future

Yet another cyclist struck in Madison

This is the third accident in only ten days.  The first two were fatalities.

Link: http://host.madison.com/ct/news/local/crime_and_courts/bicyclist-struck-by-car-on-west-side-third-such-crash/article_5ba9ffb4-1494-11e2-b67a-001a4bcf887a.html

2nd Bicylist Killed in Dane Couty in Past Week

Vehicle vs. bicycle fatalities are unnecessary.  If vehicles would simply drive the speed limit and give good clearance and right-of-way to bicyclists, there need not be any more people dying.  Just a few days after a cyclists was struck on Madison's north side, now another accident has claimed the life of a cyclist near Governor Dodge State Park.

I know the prevailing view is that cars can and should be able to go wherever they want, as fast as they want, and without concern for what they run into... but it is really worth it to kill someone just because you were driving carefully?

Link: http://host.madison.com/wsj/news/local/crime_and_courts/bicyclist-killed-when-hit-by-pickup-truck-near-governor-nelson/article_1f7eb77e-1187-11e2-a045-0019bb2963f4.html 

'Doored' Cyclist Killed in Chicago

Extremely sad news from Chicago today as a cyclist was killed trying to avoid running into an open car door of a parked car.  I don't know the law in Chicago on 'dooring,' but in Madison it is illegal to open your parked car door if there is an oncoming bicycle.  Not only is it illegal, it's also common sense.  You would think anyway.

Link: http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/chi-bicyclist-struck-killed-by-semi-on-near-north-side-20121005,0,7151628.story

Firefighters Extricate Biker Following Traffic Crash

Not cool!

Firefighters Extricate Biker Following Traffic Crash

via City of Madison, Wisconsin News Releases on 10/3/12

City of Madison firefighters and paramedics responded to the scene of a crash involving a biker and a passenger car this evening.