[gopher2000]

Let me generalize on your behalf: Cyclists are maniacs. They want to be given the equal respect of cars in traffic but absolutely don't follow the same rules.

[bryanlarsen]

Some cyclists are maniacs, but you only notice the maniacs.

It works the other way. Cyclists think all drivers are maniacs for similar reasons.

[emj]

Interestingly pedestrians accidents go down when bike paths were installed on streets in NYC. Bike paths are closer and have less protection for pedestrians than car lanes so it is interesting that bicycles make it so much safer to be a pedestrian.

[socksy]

And some pedestrians are maniacs, but most of the time only are a danger to themselves. OTOH I have crashed into a lamppost from a pedestrian suddenly stepping into a bike lane from behind a utilities box.

I think we should assume that stupidity is evenly distributed and mode of transport doesn't affect it much, just the results.

[gopher2000]

Let me rephrase: Cyclists are maniacs at a much higher % than drivers. I say this with no data.