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Tod Rafferty <
To:Advisory Bodies
Cc:JASON LEN; slocool; Clement & Sue Salvadori; Mister K; FD Beer; brianbennett12
@gmail.com
Subject:Bicycles on sidewalks
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To whom,
Perhaps you’ve already considered the potential liability issues involved here. If not,
I suggest consulting with the city attorney.
There may be some basis for the notion that prohibiting bicycles on sidewalks
discourages bicycle use, but it would be good to have some tangible evidence.
Under current laws, adoption of this measure would also allow electrics bikes
on sidewalks, which would further increase the likelihood of injuries.
I submit that a far more critical issue regarding transportation and public
safety is the use of self-driving cars. Pedestrians, bicyclists and motorcyclists
are already at risk, especially under the policy of allowing testing of these
vehicles on public roads. A situation for which, so far as I know, the public has
not provided consent.
Below is a photo of the Monterey St. bike parking space on a recent warm
Saturday afternoon.
Thanks for your attention.
T. J. Rafferty
MotorSports Media
626 Caudill St.
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805/801-6340
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