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Yithar t1_j2eonqf wrote

Reply to comment by app_priori in Opinion | D.C. needs more bike lanes, and fast by Maxcactus

> In addition to more bike lanes, the city should also focus on another huge thing that's keeping people from riding their bike more: rampant bike theft. > >

Yup. This is a huge thing. I spent roughly $400 on this chain lock (btw, I recommend purchasing a separate disc lock to use with the chain vs the one it comes with) and this anti-angle grinder lock because well, my e-bike costs a few thousand dollars. And even then I'd only leave it locked for around 30 minutes or so while I do shopping.

I've rented 5' x 5' Self Storage since there aren't enough bike lockers at Metro stations. But that is very limiting because it limits me to parking at the Self Storage next to Rockville Metro Station.

EDIT: Weird downvote but okay. Obviously lives are more important as you can replace a bicycle but not a life, but you can both build bike lanes and work to prevent bike theft.

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app_priori t1_j2eoykg wrote

I know a lot of cyclists keep harping about safety and bike lanes, but I think bike theft is really the bigger problem overall. Yes, one cyclist killed is still one cyclist killed too many but hundreds if not thousands of people get their bikes swiped in this city every year.

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I_have_a_chair t1_j2eqlmg wrote

I hear your concern, but hard disagree on that one. You can replace or recover a stolen bike, but you can't replace a dead cyclist

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app_priori t1_j2f15sh wrote

I don't disagree. Lives matter more than property, yes.

But the issues are separate and require separate sets of solutions. We can walk and chew gum at the same time.

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