i promise you it's not.... more tech in cars... that'll make things safer for cyclists. it's: a) cycling infrastructure b) ....................fewer cars nyti.ms/33LCwXw

The Tech That Might Help Cyclists and Cars Coexist Safely (Published 2020)

With more Americans riding bikes, there’s new pressure to find ways to make the streets safer for everyone.

nytimes.com

Oct 11, 2020 · 1:09 AM UTC

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here is this million dollar technology we built instead of just admitting protected bike lanes are good
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tonight i learned American twitter is unbelievably horny for cars
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This is actually really dystopian. Could you imagine a future where drivers don't even bother looking out for cyclists because "the app will look after it". Then people start dying when they have technical issues or if they are too poor to afford the monthly subscription.
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also this isn't really a problem in europe, in part because driving lessons are mandatory here can't get a license just from having your uncle teach you on a weekend like in the US
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also that
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(But a location aware speed governor would be awfully nice)
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It's amazing that this isn't like....required at this point
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C) proper driver training.
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hot tip: that comes naturally if drivers are also cyclists first
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