[SDCBC] all road users need education

[Gene Carman]

We have no disagreement on the goals...  I just see the current 
system as lacking in outreach.

A second grade education program however would be an ideal first step.

I called for education of motorists not specifically as motorists, 
but simply because a current infrastructure exists for education of 
"road users."

If in fact education at a grade school level can take place (much as 
the bicycle Rodeos I experienced as a youngster) along with further 
education at a later age... such as a high school program or a 
program similar to the UCSD program, then indeed an effective program 
may be the outcome.

It would be quite the accomplishment to have everyone aware of 
CVC21200 to 21650 to 21654, and the further restrictions of 21202, 
not just dedicated cyclists.


At 07:04 AM 2/12/2007, JonIsaacs at aol.com wrote:
>In a message dated 2/12/07 6:06:05 AM Pacific Standard Time, 
>gcarman at san.rr.com writes:
>
>>"...given that we can connect with people who ride bicycles... "
>>
>>I don't see this as a "given."
>>
>>How exactly do you propose to efficiently reach "people who ride 
>>bicycles..."  through what special means are cyclists alone able to 
>>be contacted, to be made aware of their need for education?
>
>
>--------
>
>This is a cycling organization.   We have connections with cyclists 
>and cycling groups.  Networking, talking to other cyclists...
>
>Sure, I am all for starting education about how to operate a vehicle 
>in the 2nd grade and SDCBC is certainly working on that.   That is a 
>great dream and could transform the traffic world in the 
>future.  Teach everyone to ride a bike safely in elementry school 
>would be a real positive in the long run.
>
>I think the most effective use of resources is educating cyclists 
>how to ride safely as part of the traffic community.   A cyclist who 
>has the skills to ride as part of traffic safely is prepared for 
>motorists who are not skilled at dealing with cyclists. The reverse 
>is not true.  Even if every motorist were aware of the issues of a 
>"right hook" it does not mean a cyclist still has to ride with the 
>awareness that it is a possibility.
>
>Jon
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