By Maggie Awad, Mobility Lab
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\nAfter I arrived at my destination and the adrenaline cooled, a thought I\u2019ve had for the last few months, came bubbling up to the top:
\nThe vast difference in driver education and biking\/pedestrian education is what causes this rift between modes.
\nAnd the sad reality of it all is that you\u2019re not likely to care about another mode (especially if you don\u2019t use it yourself), until someone you know is injured or worse.
\nSo What Can We Do?
\nA lot of things, actually.
\n1. Equal Education
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\n2. Change Safety Messaging
\n[B’ Spokes: MD’s Street Smart ad campaign is an example of what NOT to do.]
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\n3. On-Demand Education for On-Demand Services
\n[B’ Spokes: Profesional drivers (for Uber to name one) need more professional training than your run of the mill driver who does limited routes for a limited time.]
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By Maggie Awad, Mobility Lab … After I arrived at my destination and the adrenaline cooled, a thought I\u2019ve had for the last few months, came bubbling up to the top: The vast difference in driver education and biking\/pedestrian education is what causes this rift between modes. And the sad reality of it all is … <\/p>\n