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		tester89 on Dec 5, 2022 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Mandatory helmet laws make cyclists less safe > Mandatory helmet laws do not prevent people from riding bikes. Just like mandatory seat belt laws did not prevent anyone from driving cars! > As far as killing bike share systems, look no further than Seattle, Washington. After they implemented similar policies, their bike share system floundered. The same has been seen in cities across Australia.

smazga on Dec 5, 2022 [–]

Biking in Seattle is vehicular assisted suicide. The only variable is how long it takes.

The hills don't help, either.

Helmets are way down the list of reasons not to bike there.

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