---U.S. cyclists killed in motor vehicle crashes increased by 7.8% to 784 in
2005. Even more alarming is that fatalities have increased more than 20%
since 2003. The reason, according to the League of American Bicyclists, is
that "too many of our street designs and vehicle improvements have made it
far too easy for drivers to speed, and there are many more distractions to
driving than ever before. Highway users who are not in cars are increasingly
paying the price." In fact, injuries and fatalities have increased in every
non-occupant related category. In LAB's view, "This clearly demonstrates the
need for Congress to pass 'Complete Streets' legislation to ensure that
state departments of transportation are fully considering all users when
constructing transportation facilities." To see LAB's plea to the National
Highway Traffic Safety
Administration, click <http://www.bikeleague.org/news/pdfs/nhtsa.pdf>. To
see the NHTSA accident report, click
<http://www-nrd.nhtsa.dot.gov/pdf/nrd-30/ncsa/ppt/2006/810639.pdf>
[RoadBikeRider.com Newsletter Issue No. 260 - 08/31/06: Tips for Tapering
ISSN 1536-4143]

Our area is not alone it is a nationwide problem.

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