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As I mentioned in my previous post, I am in fact a supporter of increased cycling infrastructure, but I wish cyclists would stop being their own worst enemies. Following the rules of the road makes their behaviour more predictable which in turn increases safety for everyone who shares our roads. Instead, too many cyclists selectively choose if and when they follow the rules, which rules they choose to obey, and they want the same right of way afforded to pedestrians also afforded to them when bicycles are vehicles no different than cars.
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How is the issue of cyclist behavior relevant to the discussion of building more accessible and safe cycling infrastructure? What does one have to do with the other? If cyclists are deemed as "bad" people then they don't deserve the spoils of being able to bike around conveniently and safely just like those pure and holy motorists who never break the law or endanger other people?
Aren't they two separate conversations?
Of course they're not because this conversation is just a veiled attempt to bitch about people and lifestyles we don't like because it mildly shames or inconveniences us!