[squiggs96]

I was almost hit on the way to work today. I was heading down Ontario, which is a main bike route in Vancouver. There are multiple barriers to entry on cross streets and traffic circles to calm/divert traffic. Today I was in a traffic circle and a van was coming from my right. I had already halfway through the circle and the van hadn't entered it yet. I have a front light, two lights on my back pack, and monkey lights on my front wheel. I wasn't going fast, as the roads are a bit slippery with our minus 3 weather. The van just didn't stop. Fortunately I hugged the circle and was able to veer left into the oncoming traffic lane. The van finally saw me and stopped. I couldn't tell if he was on his phone, wasn't paying attention, or actually wanted to hit me. I was so shocked and in survival mode that I didn't really react besides trying to not get hit. When I got to work I was very angry, and wish I had stopped to yell at him. There are times where I can see things about to happen and I'll stop to discuss how dangerous the situation was. This one was too serious and quick for that.

Stay safe out there, drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians.