Gilbert comments on biking issues in China Daily

My letter was published, see:
http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/opinion/2013-02/27/content_16259243.htm
Don’t forget us cyclists, 27 February:
(China
Daily 02/27/2013 page 9)
I applaud all the efforts being made to expand the subway and bus networks in Beijing. It is an important
contribution to improve Beijing’s air quality. However, too little attention is paid to cyclists like me.
The city is putting a total of
50,000 rental bikes on the streets, but we cyclists are considered second class citizens.
Cars obstruct the bike lanes, and pedestrians love
to walk in the lanes while they have all the space on the side walks.
People have a total disregard for us and if we complain we get very
angry remarks. When will the police and the authorities act to guarantee the cyclists’ interests?
Gilbert, via e-mail
Now if only someone
would do something about it…

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