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> Of course being more visible is going to be safer for you, but let's not let this put even more of the burden of safety on the bicyclist

So what's your proposal to make cyclists more visible that doesn't require any action on the cyclists' part? And is that realistically more or less likely to happen than this?

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I propose to make drivers more accountable for their actions.

If they kill a cyclist, they suffer repercussions. Currently, in the US at least, they do not.

Do you have any data to suggest this would work? It sounds great in theory, the majority of people think that they're above average drivers. Everyone thinks "it won't happen to me" and continues driving dangerously.

Drivers are already held accountable for speeding, drink driving, using the phone, etc. but they still do it.

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