Hit and Run Limousine Driver Attacked For Striking Bike Messenger

A New York City bicycle messenger had enough yesterday and allegedly chased down a driver that had struck him and kept going. Upon catching up to the vehicle, a limousine, he allegedly shattered the vehicle's windshield and gave the driver a black eye. "He hit me and kept going," he told the New York Post. "I'm sick of this." While I do not condone the bicyclist's conduct, I am not surprised that he responded in the way he allegedly did. Many urban bicyclists are sick and tired of drivers acting cavalierly with their lives and with the seeming indifference some police officers have regarding bike accidents. Until these two things change, and until our traffic infrastructures better accommodate bicycles, I am afraid more incidents like this are likely, especially in places like New York and Chicago.

The story I have linked to is from the New York Post. It is a terribly written piece which blatantly favors the driver's point of view. There seems to be little acknowledgment or sympathy for the fact that the bicyclist was hit by a car! In any event, here is a link to the full story.

Thanks to Kelvin Mulcky for making me aware of this story.

New York City Settles Case Brought By Critical Mass Riders Harassed By Police

New York City has settled a lawsuit brought by five bicyclists who were allegedly harassed by police officers during Critical Mass rides. The amount of the settlement was just shy of $100,000. This story was reported in yesterday's New York Times. Read the full story by clicking here.