Comments on: Alternative Messages for the Speed-Vest

By: Andras & ingrid

Andras & ingrid — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 20:59:44 +0000

What about, “Pleeez, don’t kill me!” Certainly would reflect my feelings when I’m on a bike at night…

By: Oh no! Another Blog. » Blog Archive » Off to Brisbane for the CSRP!

Oh no! Another Blog. » Blog Archive » Off to Brisbane for the CSRP! — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 22:56:04 +0000

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By: Karen

Karen — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 13:29:05 +0000

I’d like one that says KEEP LEFT with a left pointing arrow, but this still doesn’t protect me from cars that don’t use their turn signals, or pull out suddenly from a parking spot right next to me. I learned to ride on the left hand side of the right lane. I assume no one sees me even though I have a adult trike style. I was tempted to grab onto the back bumper and when they finally saw me, say they pulled out and snagged me, just to see the expression on their face. But, too dangerous. But I don’t know how to get people to concentrate on their driving. I do not believe the speed vest will help. What would help cyclists is if the gasoline was $6 or $7 a gallon, then no vehicles would be on the road!

By: mykle

mykle — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 22:07:18 +0000

HAHAHA! You’re hired!

By: Marcotico

Marcotico — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 18:18:22 +0000

I’ve been thinking a good vest design would the use of Sharrows. I think it would help people get used to seeing them in areas where they aren’t used. i wonder if there are any legal implications, it’s kind of like wearing a yield sign.

By: Terry

Terry — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 17:15:37 +0000

How about “Somebody’s Dad”

By: Ghost Rider

Ghost Rider — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 17:05:19 +0000

You read my mind…when I saw those vests, I thought to myself, “hmmm, what ELSE could I put back there to get my feelings across to motorists?” Bravo.

By: Francie Pantses

Francie Pantses — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 16:56:39 +0000

Urban Jeff> Sure you can. Curbs, shrubbery, pedestrians clad in grey at dusk…

By: Urban Jeff

Urban Jeff — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 15:31:58 +0000

I have heard some people suggest, “You can’t hit what you can’t see.”

By: jon

jon — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 14:55:54 +0000

I actually don’t think this is a very good idea..either the crazy wording or the speed display. When driving your will naturally steer towards whatever you are looking at. If you look left for long enough, you’re car will start drifting left. I want a driver to see me, make a mental note, and continue to drive. I don’t want them to be reading my back as they approach.