I'm pretty sure right of way IS legally speaking, actual entitlement. But if you want to jay walk right in front of me, that means I can just ride right into you, and I'm cool with that.
Yep, pedestrians have the right of way (unless you were crossing mid-block less than 150 feet from a marked crosswalk). Bicyclists (and I count myself among them) must yield like car drivers.
So the cyclist was wrong to yell at you. Technically, they probably should have stopped, or at least slowed. But one thing I LOVE about bicycling is that there is such a great ability to share the road and maneuver around pedestrians. Yay for sharing!
Also, road ways were initially built for bicycles (http://www.roadswerenotbuiltforcars.com/ --there are many other resources online about this, too). Motor vehicles have bicycles to thank for beginning our contemporary infrastructure. Moreover, roadways need to be built for all users--everyone is a pedestrian some time. So SHOW SOME RESPECT Paint Huffington.
Pedestrians have the right of way at corners and crosswalks, not fucking everywhere. Did IA say they were at a corner? Nope! In fact, they admitted that they didn't have the right of way and knew it. How does that not make them an asshole?
You people need to actually look into the law before making arguments about it. Dumb fucks.
Said the guy who ran home and posted anonymously.
Wee, this is fun!
So the cyclist was wrong to yell at you. Technically, they probably should have stopped, or at least slowed. But one thing I LOVE about bicycling is that there is such a great ability to share the road and maneuver around pedestrians. Yay for sharing!
Also, road ways were initially built for bicycles (http://www.roadswerenotbuiltforcars.com/ --there are many other resources online about this, too). Motor vehicles have bicycles to thank for beginning our contemporary infrastructure. Moreover, roadways need to be built for all users--everyone is a pedestrian some time. So SHOW SOME RESPECT Paint Huffington.
You people need to actually look into the law before making arguments about it. Dumb fucks.