To the editor: Re: "Add cycling to cycle of learning," Aug. 7. In Bob Groeneveld's column, he states that he wishes there were more cyclists to combat the stupidest, most oblivious creatures populating the face of the earth: the texting driver. While I agree they are stupid, the laws need to be enforced for motorists as well as cyclists. I often see cyclists do the most stupid things, on the sidewalk, on the cell, no helmet, not stopping for pedestrians nor lights, etc. Yes it is more dangerous in a car but who is to blame when my fellow cyclists flaunt the laws, flip someone the bird and continue on their merry way? Cyclists should have licenses issued them for a nominal fee so there is some accountability when they break the law. How do you call 311 and complain when the only description is of the cyclist themselves? Council should spend money on enforcing the rules, which they would quickly recoup from ignorant drivers and cyclists alike.
Anthony Dell'Orto
Vancouver
