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points by rfc3092 3 days ago | 0 comments
I agree: Amsterdam was the scariest pedestrian experience ever! To add to the described situation delivery cars often stop in bike lanes, which shifts bikes not to the car lane but to a sidewalk! I was practically assaulted when cyclist hit me from behind and was yelling and swinging bike lock at me for not letting him the right of way. Downtown Amsterdam? Never again.
[–] crote 3 days ago
On the positive side: if you hadn't yielded to a car, you would've been dead!
[–] hobo123 2 days ago
Yeah, is a bit weird when people jump in front of traffic and then complain that they almost got hurt.
[–] rfc3092 2 days ago
I was on a sidewalk. Yes I expect not to be hurt on sidewalk by cars as well as bikes.
[–] hobo123 2 days ago
True, adults on bikes or scooters should have no business there, but way too often they ride there.

I routinely turn all "angry old man" on them and tell them "bike lane's on the road / other side of the street." Rules aren't just for cars.