The letter “Jaywalkers, bikes create real danger” in Wednesday’s Herald addressed a topic I had been contemplating for a couple weeks. If you’re a pedestrian or a cyclist, please wear something reflective so drivers can see you.
It is almost impossible to see a pedestrian or cyclist when it is dark and raining in the early morning or at night. When I use my car to drive to work, I have a heck of a time seeing pedestrians and bicyclists that don’t wear something reflective. I am a cyclist myself, and would never dream of riding in the dark without a reflective vest and lights.
Most bicycle shops have a Velcro reflective band that you can wear on your arm or leg for a cost of $2. Is your life worth two bucks? Personally, when I go for a walk at night I wear a reflective vest, the type that construction workers wear. Are you concerned about style? I don’t give a darn about style; I just don’t want to end up being someone’s hood ornament.
On a side note, if you’re a motorist, turn on your lights, even if it is daylight; it is so much easier to see you in the rear view mirror of my bicycle. Cyclist, pedestrian, or motorist, we all need to pay attention and work together to be safe.
Mike Schultz
Everett
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