It’s not that people can’t ride bikes or don’t wish that could use them more, but they are disinclined because there’s no safe place to ride a bike in LA. If you build it, they will ride. #CicLAVia #MyDayInLA
@NPRPatrick There are plenty of parks and trails to ride your bike. If you follow the traffic rules, you will be safe as well. But don't think you have special rights because you are riding a bike. Because you don't. bicycles should have registration and plates like all the vehicles.
@NPRPatrick The other issue is when you park/lock your bike it will quickly be stolen. The thief won't face any charges or serious punishment so you're out of a bike and have to get an uber home etc. I would never ride a bicycle in Los Angeles as it stands today.
@NPRPatrick LA has TWO major opportunities to permanently change the culture of transportation in 2026 and 2028 when the World Cup and Olympics arrive. The weather in LA is a cyclist's dream, but the car infrastructure ruins it all.