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Friday, May 22, 2009
Witnesses say cyclist hit by car ran light
Witnesses say a cyclist who collided with a car in downtown Austin last night ran a red light.
The 22-year-old cyclist was critically injured in the wreck that happened about 10:15 p.m. at the intersection of Fifth and Nueces streets. He was taken to University Medical Center at Brackenridge.
This makes me nuts. Every time I ride my bike to work, I see cyclists blowing through stoplights. I know it’s tempting to roll on through, but if for nothing other than improving relations between cyclists and motorists, bike riders should stop at every light and every stop sign.
A motorist who hits another car after running a light might not suffer any life-threatening consequences. A cyclist who collides with a car probably won’t be so lucky.
Oddly, the accident occurred just as the City Council was wrapping up a discussion about the city’s proposed new Bicycle Master Plan. Dozens of cyclists showed up for the meeting, voicing their support for improved bicycle infrastructure throughout the city.
I wonder if the cyclist had attended the meeting.
Pay attention, folks.
And keep the injured cyclist in your thoughts.
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Witnesses say cyclist hit by car ran light
Witnesses say a cyclist who collided with a car in downtown Austin last night ran a red light.
The 22-year-old cyclist was critically injured in the wreck that happened about 10:15 p.m. at the intersection of Fifth and Nueces streets. He was taken to University Medical Center at Brackenridge.
This makes me nuts. Every time I ride my bike to work, I see cyclists blowing through stoplights. I know it’s tempting to roll on through, but if for nothing other than improving relations between cyclists and motorists, bike riders should stop at every light and every stop sign.
A motorist who hits another car after running a light might not suffer any life-threatening consequences. A cyclist who collides with a car probably won’t be so lucky.
Oddly, the accident occurred just as the City Council was wrapping up a discussion about the city’s proposed new Bicycle Master Plan. Dozens of cyclists showed up for the meeting, voicing their support for improved bicycle infrastructure throughout the city.
I wonder if the cyclist had attended the meeting.
Pay attention, folks.
And keep the injured cyclist in your thoughts.
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CapTexTri packet pickup details
Attention triathletes … it’s race weekend, and the water’s perfect.
Water temperature in Lady Bird Lake is a pleasantly cool 68 degrees, according to Rick Margiotta, co-director of the Capital of Texas Triathlon.
Packet pickup for the 19th annual race is from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday at the CapTexTri Sports Fitness Expo at Palmer Events Center downtown.
The race has officially sold out, with more than 2,700 age group athletes and 65 elite and professional athletes on the roster. If you missed signing up, you’ve still got a shot at racing. Go to packet pickup at 6 p.m. Sunday. Any pre-registered athletes who do not show by 6:30 p.m. or have dropped out will forfeit their packet and those waiting can enter in their place.
If you can’t get in as an athlete, consider volunteering.
For more information, go to www.captextri.com.
This year’s triathlon benefits the Wounded Warrior Disabled Sports Project, which provides adaptive equipment, sports training and travel accommodations to combat veterans severely wounded in Iraq and Afghanistan. For more information, go to www.dsusa.org.
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