[Regarding “Asheville Cyclists, Mourning a Fatal Crash, Push for Federal Bill to Improve Road Safety,” Jan. 20, Blue Ridge Public Radio via Xpress:]
Riding a bike in this area is like swimming in shark-infested waters. Biking elsewhere would be a safer option.
Driving a car on some of the roads is not safe. There are curves, blind spots and no places to pull over. The double yellow lines are merely suggestions for some drivers, as are the speed-limit signs. And there are a lot of trucks and fast drivers…