Re: HPV bicycles 600+ mpg

I am a lifelong cyclist and I must respectfully disagree on a few points. First, let me say that I am fully aware that many gasoline powered scooters do pollute more than a car with it's emission system intact. No argument there.

Where I must disagree is the idea that slower is always safer. I have not found this to be true. In my area, and in fact most areas of this state(Texas), bicycle lanes are few and far between. Nearly any trip I make on my bike, I am in direct competition with cars and trucks for a piece of the right hand lane. In areas that do offer bike lanes they are often so ill conceived that they often make matters worse. Of course drivers who think the road is no place for a cyclist,and they are the majority here, can make bicycle transport a harrowing ordeal rather than the pleasure it should be.
There are some places in Texas (Austin being one) where it is possible to travel day in and day out with little difficulty. I don't live there. Wish I did though. I will continue to use my bikes as much as possible and encourage others likewise but it seems that,much as I hate to say it, bicycles are just not suitable for all areas due to heavy traffic,inconsiderate drivers, and lack of safe bike lanes.