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[–] shalafi@lemmy.world 1 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Haven't ridden a bike regularly since I was 21, so forgive my ignorance. If the street was that dangerous (see video in post), why didn't people ride the sidewalks?

I know, they shouldn't have to, I get that, but I've stuck to sidewalks when the road felt that sketchy. And yes, random stuff can come at you sideways from a sidewalk, yes that's dangerous, but not as dangerous as riding that street.

I'll probably get called a victim blamer, but it's an honest question. In any case, good work Chicago DOT!

[–] BeardedBlaze@lemmy.world 10 points 1 week ago (2 children)

Its illegal in Chicago to bike on the sidewalk.

[–] Fredselfish@lemmy.world 6 points 1 week ago

Always thought that's bullshit. I will ride on a sidewalk before riding a bike on the street.

[–] shalafi@lemmy.world 3 points 1 week ago

Lived there and did not know that! Thanks for the explanation!