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We have no disagreement on the goals... I just see the current
system as lacking in outreach. <br><br>
A second grade education program however would be an ideal first
step. <br><br>
I called for education of motorists not specifically as motorists, but
simply because a current infrastructure exists for education of
"road users." <br><br>
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. <br><br>
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. <br><br>
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At 07:04 AM 2/12/2007, JonIsaacs@aol.com wrote:<br>
<blockquote type=cite class=cite cite=""><font size=2>In a message dated
2/12/07 6:06:05 AM Pacific Standard Time, gcarman@san.rr.com
writes:<br><br>
<blockquote type=cite class=cite cite="">"...given that we can
connect with people who ride bicycles... "<br><br>
I don't see this as a "given."<br><br>
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?</font></blockquote><br>
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This is a cycling organization. We have connections with
cyclists and cycling groups. Networking, talking to other
cyclists... <br><br>
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.<br><br>
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. <br><br>
Jon</font></blockquote></body>
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