u/applimatix

Are Pedestrians getting worse?

I was riding home from work and about 5 mins from home I ended up colliding with a woman who didn't look in my direction. Thankfully on approach I slowed down for the car edging out of the servo. This meant I was doing 30-40 instead of 60. Luckily she was ok, the Ambos checked her out and she didn't go to hospital.

My bike (BMW F800 GSA) needs a bunch of cosmetic work done, insurance is on it, hopefully she can afford the repairs so I get the excess back.

I ride through the city around 5pm on the way home and the way pedestrians are expecting me to avoid them is getting ridiculous.

Anyone else experiencing this getting worse?

u/applimatix — 2 days ago