craftsman
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- 24 Sep 2006
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In November, a National Police Agency panel recommended officially allowing cyclists to use sidewalks in Japan. Of course people already do - but this recommendation, if followed, would make it legal and probably lead to plenty more pedestrian/bicycle accidents - as many cyclists do strange things with umbrellas and mobile phones.
There is an in depth story here:Allowing cyclists on sidewalks defies logic
The key to this potential pavement traffic jam lies in the 100 yen bicycle bell - not for the bikes but for the pedestrians. You don't need a bicycle - just the bell.
Take a look at this video. It's in Japanese but no translation is needed.
It works every time. I'm off to the 100 yen shop to buy one.
There is an in depth story here:Allowing cyclists on sidewalks defies logic
The key to this potential pavement traffic jam lies in the 100 yen bicycle bell - not for the bikes but for the pedestrians. You don't need a bicycle - just the bell.
Take a look at this video. It's in Japanese but no translation is needed.
It works every time. I'm off to the 100 yen shop to buy one.