From the Baltimore Sun – Second Opinion
The story of Nathan Krasnopoler, a Johns Hopkins student who has been in a coma since being struck by a motorist while riding his bicycle in a designated bike lane, has sparked a significant reaction from other Baltimore bicyclists who are upset that the driver was not charged or fed up in general with rude and dangerous behavior by motorists. (The latest is that his parents are suing the driver, Jeanette Marie Walke, alleging that she violated multiple traffic laws.)
Del. Jon Cardin wrote in last week to protest the lack of charges against the driver, saying it goes against the intent of the General Assembly.
Katharine W. Rylaarsdam disagreed, saying the accident was a mistake but not a crime.
Jeffrey H. Marks says the problem is a failure of city officials to educate cyclists and drivers alike about how to make safe right turns.
And yesterday, Julie Gabrielli wrote an open letter to Baltimore drivers, setting out the code of conduct she will adhere to on her bike — and what she expects of motorists in return. (Hint: It doesn’t involve honking your horn.)
https://weblogs.baltimoresun.com/news/opinion/2011/03/the_talk_a_baltimore_bicyclist.htmloldId.20110324113823918