Comments on: Two Kids Struck on Bicycle in Broward Hit and Run http://www.transitmiami.com/2008/09/23/two-kids-struck-on-bicycle-in-broward-hit-and-run/ Moving Together, Faster Wed, 07 Jan 2009 19:00:10 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.5 By: Mike G http://www.transitmiami.com/2008/09/23/two-kids-struck-on-bicycle-in-broward-hit-and-run/#comment-17049 Mike G Mon, 27 Oct 2008 22:17:07 +0000 http://www.transitmiami.com/?p=2763#comment-17049 I moved down here from NYC and found the lack of "Civitas" unbelievable. As aggressive as NYr's are, they are nothing compared to the selfish, senseless drivers here in Miami. The complete lack of civic responsibility is disgusting. I fear for my life everytime I run or bike on the roads. I moved down here from NYC and found the lack of “Civitas” unbelievable. As aggressive as NYr’s are, they are nothing compared to the selfish, senseless drivers here in Miami. The complete lack of civic responsibility is disgusting. I fear for my life everytime I run or bike on the roads.

]]> By: JM Palacios http://www.transitmiami.com/2008/09/23/two-kids-struck-on-bicycle-in-broward-hit-and-run/#comment-13165 JM Palacios Tue, 30 Sep 2008 14:45:53 +0000 http://www.transitmiami.com/?p=2763#comment-13165 They arrested the <a href="http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/local/broward/sfl-flbhitrun0924sbsep24,0,6888494.story" rel="nofollow">driver</a>. That doesn't fix the problem, unfortunately. They arrested the driver. That doesn’t fix the problem, unfortunately.

]]> By: Tom http://www.transitmiami.com/2008/09/23/two-kids-struck-on-bicycle-in-broward-hit-and-run/#comment-12354 Tom Tue, 23 Sep 2008 20:05:27 +0000 http://www.transitmiami.com/?p=2763#comment-12354 Disgusting! In my neighborhood near downtown Ft. Lauderdale we have a plan to put in traffic calming measures in the form of "lane chokers" to discourage cut through traffic from congested Broward Blvd. At first I opposed these structures but now I see that they are a better alternative to annoying speed humps and will prevent road raging commuters from cruising through at top speed. The neighborhood where this happened should consider similar measures. The chokers can be planted to look pleasant and can help give bicyclists like these poor kids a fighting chance. People need to be discouraged from using neighborhoods as alternative commuting routes. Disgusting! In my neighborhood near downtown Ft. Lauderdale we have a plan to put in traffic calming measures in the form of “lane chokers” to discourage cut through traffic from congested Broward Blvd. At first I opposed these structures but now I see that they are a better alternative to annoying speed humps and will prevent road raging commuters from cruising through at top speed.

The neighborhood where this happened should consider similar measures. The chokers can be planted to look pleasant and can help give bicyclists like these poor kids a fighting chance. People need to be discouraged from using neighborhoods as alternative commuting routes.

]]> By: Mike Lydon http://www.transitmiami.com/2008/09/23/two-kids-struck-on-bicycle-in-broward-hit-and-run/#comment-12320 Mike Lydon Tue, 23 Sep 2008 14:09:33 +0000 http://www.transitmiami.com/?p=2763#comment-12320 I hear you, loud and clear. I hear you, loud and clear.

]]> By: Ellen http://www.transitmiami.com/2008/09/23/two-kids-struck-on-bicycle-in-broward-hit-and-run/#comment-12313 Ellen Tue, 23 Sep 2008 12:47:41 +0000 http://www.transitmiami.com/?p=2763#comment-12313 Those poor kids. You're right, Mike, about the lack of civitas. There is a marked 'self-centeredness' here in south Florida, no wonder Miami has the label of being the rudest city. Everybody wants what they want when they want it and to hell with ANYONE who gets in their way, especially some schmoe on a bicycle. Ultimately, that attitude will drive [no pun intended] me and my family out of Florida and perhaps to a place like Austin or Portland. Those poor kids. You’re right, Mike, about the lack of civitas. There is a marked ’self-centeredness’ here in south Florida, no wonder Miami has the label of being the rudest city. Everybody wants what they want when they want it and to hell with ANYONE who gets in their way, especially some schmoe on a bicycle. Ultimately, that attitude will drive [no pun intended] me and my family out of Florida and perhaps to a place like Austin or Portland.

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