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Old September 25th 07, 10:22 PM posted to rec.bicycles.misc
Sir Thomas of Cannondale
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Default Hollywood bus driver attacks cyclist, LAPD handcuffs cyclist

I drive a school bus. I give bicyclists so much room .. you can't believe.

If I can't give the cyclist room, I wait till there is room.

I have honked on occasion. I do this way back, so the cyclist isnt scared.
This is just to tell the cyclist I'm coming along.

While I hate to admit it, there are some cyclists who break the rules. I've
come across a few who ride in the middle of the road when there is plenty of
shoulder.

In a city, dealing with city buses, I would not bother to yell at or
confront the driver.
It would be better to immediatly call the bus company, tell the dispatch or
ask for a supervisor, and give them the bus number, etc.

When you get home, write a letter, send it to the authority or transit
company. Also send a copy to the police department, mayor, etc. Make sure
a few agencies get the letter. This way they must respond to each other and
eventually the bus company.

The "cc" in a letter is a very powerful tool.

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"Matt O'Toole" wrote in message
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LA bus drivers (and cops) do tend to be surly, but this is over the top:

http://laist.com/2007/09/24/hollywood_bus_d.php

Matt O.



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