Good video. I do think we systematically underrate the risk of driving (directly and indirectly as described in the video) and overrate the risk of biking. People are pretty bad at calculating risks, generally. I guess it’s tough to convince someone that biking to work with 2000lb vehicles driving by a few feet away is actually less risky overall than being inside the vehicle.
Also important nuance that cyclists are more likely to end up in the hospital after a collision than motorists. Highlights needs for infrastructure to multiply the benefits even further.
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Good video. I do think we systematically underrate the risk of driving (directly and indirectly as described in the video) and overrate the risk of biking. People are pretty bad at calculating risks, generally. I guess it’s tough to convince someone that biking to work with 2000lb vehicles driving by a few feet away is actually less risky overall than being inside the vehicle.
Also important nuance that cyclists are more likely to end up in the hospital after a collision than motorists. Highlights needs for infrastructure to multiply the benefits even further.