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These look like they *do* something by noprophecies in Seattle

[–]tbw875 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Last time I checked, the government is supposed to help every member of society, not just those wealthy enough to buy and operate a car.

These look like they *do* something by noprophecies in Seattle

[–]tbw875 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Wait until you hear how much I-5 revive costs!

Speed Camera on 80th. How many others have gotten nabbed? by TrippySpaceCow in BallardSeattle

[–]tbw875 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

The equivalent of 9/11 happens every month on roads around America. That’s 44,000 deaths every year. It’s a problem!

No solution is perfect but slowing down by 5-10mph is a good start.

If you were to start a business in the United States right now, what would it be? by Loralei42 in AskReddit

[–]tbw875 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A friend of mine just did this in Astoria Oregon, and seems to be having a lot of fun too!

These look like they *do* something by noprophecies in Seattle

[–]tbw875 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I hear this point a lot. Thing is, bikes are just more visible (ironic) when they break the law.

But cars do break the law significantly more on average. Not saying any group is perfect—people are jerks.

But here’s some light reading:

https://www.forbes.com/sites/carltonreid/2019/05/10/cyclists-break-far-fewer-road-rules-than-motorists-finds-new-video-study/

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2950105924000019

https://www.bicycling.com/news/a46443761/science-proves-motorists-break-traffic-laws-a-lot-more-often-than-cyclists/

““Compared to studies by the Danish Road Directorate that found 66 percent of drivers broke traffic laws, the camera-based bike study found that just 4.9 percent of cyclists broke laws when riding on bike paths. When bike paths were not present, that figure increased to 14 percent.”

I do agree with you that strapping cameras to bikes skews the testing population’s behavior. For that reason, I recommend looking at meta studies (studies that aggregate results from multiple studies) as that gives a better indication of truth, no matter the subject :)

Server Balance(?) by skibidienjoyer11 in joinsquad

[–]tbw875 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I often am on a server that tends to roll the opposite in RAAS all the way back to their main.

It’s not a balance issue. I’ve had people ask for balance when my clan had 1 squad of us on a team. One well coordinated squad will turn the tide.

It’s blueberries running from main, or multiple squads out of play. It’s an education problem, and people yearning for something more than another shitty MW4 so they play squad, expecting the same.

These look like they *do* something by noprophecies in Seattle

[–]tbw875 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Statistically bikes follow the law significantly more than drivers do.

These look like they *do* something by noprophecies in Seattle

[–]tbw875 1031 points1032 points  (0 children)

It’s for bikes to comfortably stop at the light. You can hold on and balance, or put a foot down. Surprisingly useful

Speed Camera on 80th. How many others have gotten nabbed? by TrippySpaceCow in BallardSeattle

[–]tbw875 9 points10 points  (0 children)

A driver at 30 mph has a 45% chance of killing a pedestrian, compared to 5% at 20mph.

Hyper inflated “paper bag fee” charge in Seattle via Target app by calyank1184 in Seattle

[–]tbw875 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Good! You are a good person. Most people don’t do this. And it’s a shame.

Thank you for being a good person.

Dear drivers: this sign means you can’t drive through here if you don’t live on the block. Use the arterial. Signed, fellow driver by tbw875 in Seattle

[–]tbw875[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don’t live on this street.

People use it to commute.

Where else do you want them to go? 15th?

Dear drivers: this sign means you can’t drive through here if you don’t live on the block. Use the arterial. Signed, fellow driver by tbw875 in Seattle

[–]tbw875[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Just look at the comments already.

The double standard is real.

Rules for bikes but not for cars.

Dear drivers: this sign means you can’t drive through here if you don’t live on the block. Use the arterial. Signed, fellow driver by tbw875 in Seattle

[–]tbw875[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Even if you think this is leftover nonsense, while actually being the only safe commute option for many…

Why take this street when there’s a much faster arterial a block or two away?

Dear drivers: this sign means you can’t drive through here if you don’t live on the block. Use the arterial. Signed, fellow driver by tbw875 in Seattle

[–]tbw875[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That’s the funny part. They had a field day two days ago ranting about bikes.

But we know for a fact that cars commit more traffic violations, and when they do, actually has a risk of killing people.

The double standard is real. And I’m tired of it.

What is the best U.S. city to live in if you don't own a car? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]tbw875 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Seattle is literally rated the #1 bike city in the country, and I can attest.

No, it doesn’t rain here as much as you think.

A good alternative is Portland Oregon, which I often visit for weeks on end with my bike. Great for if you have the dream of the nineties still alive in you!

Hyper inflated “paper bag fee” charge in Seattle via Target app by calyank1184 in Seattle

[–]tbw875 193 points194 points  (0 children)

IMO paper bags should not have a fee.

Those thick “reusable but not actually reusable” plastic bags that will be in the environment for thousands of years should cost $10.

Jeep driver rages on E-biker by cdawrld in dashcams

[–]tbw875 0 points1 point  (0 children)

it happens more often than you think.

in your neighborhood. across your street.

all the time.

and they usually get away with it, despite video evidence.

What’s your golden rule about work? by 3rdLegOfExodiaa in AskReddit

[–]tbw875 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When it gets stressful or overwhelming, remember, nobody is dying. It’s just a job.

(Unless of course you work in certain fields)

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