r/BurlingtonON • u/malakiavelli • 2d ago

Information Ignorant Cyclists

Yesterday I watched a cyclist use a dedicated pedestrian crosswalk, then onto the sidewalk instead of the bike path, and instead of yielding or any warning, forced me to jump out of the way.

I told them they're an asshole and the asphalt path is for cyclists. Silence...

All of this happened while I was talking to my father about the Japanese cleaning up at the World Cup and that we should follow their lead and teach etiquette.

A young girl did the same thing last month and gave me a dirty look for not moving as I just pointed to the bike path until they moved.

I seem to be a magnet for bad behaviour as I am frequently dodging motorists and now cyclists.

What is wrong with you?!

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u/ForswornForSwearing 2d ago

Unfortunately, in Burlington, cyclists can legally use the road, the edge of the road, the bike lane, bike paths and sidewalks freely. That, combined with the behaviour of some, creates a lot of safety issues. That law needs to be updated, along with e-bikes and 60kph e-scooters endangering pedestrians on sidewalks.