The Cyclists' Bill of Rights

Click on the title of this post to check out an article recently written about the problems being had of bicycles receiving equal treatment on the roads of America.  Recently L.A. as a city considered what they are referring as the Cyclists' Bill of Rights.  The article brings up a few good points that need to be considered, pondered upon and addressed.  I think this is a movement that will generate a lot of response, honestly both good and bad.  

Some major cities, notably Seattle, are considering instituting bike taxes through licensing in order to generate more revenue for the city.  That money would be used (hopefully) exclusively to build and improve bike paths throughout the city and create way-stations throughout the downtown areas of the cities for commuters.  If we can be assured that that will indeed be the case, i think that a tax would not be a good idea.  

Just a few thoughts.  Interesting, i think...

Christmas Break, Hurry Up!

Anyone who doesn't really know me might think that my blog's name might be somewhat sincere.  It never really was...  I can't really say that I hate Provo.  In fact, I feel quite the opposite, I've enjoyed my time here quite a bit.  Some of the people here.... ehhhh... let's say I've been able to surround myself, more or less, with people that I can agree with and understand.  I've had cycling, which lets me view so many of the beautiful things that this area has to offer, and has introduced me to a whole new way of thinking.  But I've been here a long time, and quite frankly this is not an area that I plan on spending the rest of my life in.

Recently more than ever I've felt like I need a break from "happy valley."  I haven't been able to nail down exactly what it is.  It could be the long amount of time it's been since I was able to see Virginia.  Perhaps it's the people around here that I don't actually agree with, and don't understand.  Maybe it's the thoughts that I've still got another 2 years of school to go.  Whatever it is, it's starting to get to me.  I feel like I need a break.  I know I can't take off any time for school, but it would be nice to just be able to not before around here for just a little while.  If NOTHING else, it would be a relief to just not have to put up with petty Provo drama.  I've never been one for that crap.  But that's not exactly something I can just will one way or another.  It's always around here, as sad as it is.  

Either way, I'm venting.  I don't think it's really helping anything, so I'm going to stop.  Just crossing the fingers that somehow Christmas break sneaks up quickly.