Bike Lane Abuse is Leading to Cyclist and Pedestrian Deaths—and It’s Getting Worse

We’re no strangers to writing headlines about victim blaming in many cyclist’s deaths, which are often coined ‘accidents’ when the more accurate term would be ‘killed by drivers.’ But Bloomington, Indiana, might take top spot for victim-blaming this week: In response to a scooter rider being killed when a drunk driver veered into the bike lane and hit him, the city has... determined that scooter use should be limited. Meanwhile, in Minnesota, bike lanes are apparently the new passing lane. One cyclist posted a video of two cars speeding up the bike lane around slowed traffic... in a hospital zone. How did we get here? [View in Browser]( [Bicycling]( [SHOP]( [EXCLUSIVE]( [SUBSCRIBE]( [Bike Lane Abuse is Leading to Cyclist and Pedestrian Deaths—and It’s Getting Worse]( [Bike Lane Abuse is Leading to Cyclist and Pedestrian Deaths—and It’s Getting Worse]( We’re no strangers to writing headlines about victim blaming in many cyclist’s deaths, which are often coined ‘accidents’ when the more accurate term would be ‘killed by drivers.’ But Bloomington, Indiana, might take top spot for victim-blaming this week: In response to a scooter rider being killed when a drunk driver veered into the bike lane and hit him, the city has... determined that scooter use should be limited. Meanwhile, in Minnesota, bike lanes are apparently the new passing lane. One cyclist posted a video of two cars speeding up the bike lane around slowed traffic... in a hospital zone. How did we get here? [Read More](   [Here's What You Need to Start E-Bike Commuting]( [Here's What You Need to Start E-Bike Commuting]( Here's Your Complete Guide to Commuting With an E-Bike. [Read More](     [Mother of Two Struck and Killed by Truck Driver in Flatbush Area in Brooklyn While Riding To Work]( [Mother of Two Struck and Killed by Truck Driver in Flatbush Area in Brooklyn While Riding To Work]( The 25-year-old victim, Kala Santiago, leaves behind two children under two years old. [Read More](   [All You Need to Know About Riding an E-Bike in the Rain]( [All You Need to Know About Riding an E-Bike in the Rain]( Yes, an e-bike can get wet, but there are a few things you should know to stay safe [Read More](     [The Health Benefits of Herbs Go Beyond Maxing Out the Flavor of Your Meals]( [The Health Benefits of Herbs Go Beyond Maxing Out the Flavor of Your Meals]( Discover which herbs support your training and fight disease. [Read More](   [This Cyclist Started a Cycling Group During the Pandemic and Hopes to Inspire Other Black Female Cyclists]( [This Cyclist Started a Cycling Group During the Pandemic and Hopes to Inspire Other Black Female Cyclists]( When the gyms closed, she discovered a natural love of cycling, and now rides most days of the week. [Read More](   [OPR Lift Every Voice]( Follow Us [Unsubscribe]( | [Privacy Notice/Notice at Collection]( Bicycling.com ©2022 Hearst Magazines, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Hearst Magazines, 300 West 57th Street, New York, NY 10019