Increasing numbers of fatal accidents involving pedestrians and cyclists in Colorado — up 78% over the past decade according to the State Patrol — are raising the temperature on a public debate over how bike riders can be better protected on roads around Denver.
One party to the debate is crying foul, describing intimidation against business owners who are located in the path of the city’s bike safety infrastructure and who have voiced opposition to the installations.
Representatives of cycling groups and supporters of the road infrastructure changes said they have not heard of bike advocates intimidating businesses, with some blaming the current climate of public discourse…