Bicyclist Struck by Car at Canton, Piedmont Intersection
Are Georgia’s cycling laws adequate protection for cyclists? Share your thoughts on cycling safety in the area.
A bicyclist was hit by a car near the intersection of Canton Road and Piedmont Road Wednesday morning, Fox Atlanta and 11 Alive report. There's no word on how badly the bicyclist was hurt, but multiple lanes of Canton Road were blocked and traffic was delayed. A recent story in Decatur-Avondale Estates Patch highlighted the problem with cycling safety, noting that cyclist Dave Mathews, who was injured in a bad bike wreck 18 months ago, has made cycling safety an issue. His passion on the subject was fueled after a pickup struck and killed cyclist Paul Taylor and authorities announced last week nobody will be prosecuted. "We're human beings, too," said Mathews, who started a Facebook page about bike safety in Atlanta. "We're not disposable…
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Carol mc
8:12 pm on Friday, October 19, 2012
I follow all traffic rules and wait my turn behind cars at traffic lights and stop signs. It's frustrating as a casual cyclist to have cars pass me as close as they can come trying to teach me a lesson. I share the road both as a driver and a cyclist. It's ashame that there is so little respect for other Han safety. more ›