Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar
Pedicab Drivers Regularly Break Laws
RECEIVED Wed., Jan. 9, 2008
Dear Editor,
I believe Cmdr. Michael Jung of the Austin Police Department is incorrect with his statement that “Most of the drivers are avid cyclists and comply with traffic regulations” [“Fun, Healthy, and Green,” News, Dec. 28]. I have been in the Warehouse District on many evenings and seen the pedicab drivers regularly pedal through stop signs (sometimes directly in front of APD officers at Fourth and Colorado). They also block the ramp to some sidewalks, ride through alleys, and sometimes ride the wrong way down one-way streets.
While they are not as blatant in how frequently they disobey the law as bike messengers are, they should follow the law or give up their job as drivers.
I believe Cmdr. Michael Jung of the Austin Police Department is incorrect with his statement that “Most of the drivers are avid cyclists and comply with traffic regulations” [“Fun, Healthy, and Green,” News, Dec. 28]. I have been in the Warehouse District on many evenings and seen the pedicab drivers regularly pedal through stop signs (sometimes directly in front of APD officers at Fourth and Colorado). They also block the ramp to some sidewalks, ride through alleys, and sometimes ride the wrong way down one-way streets.
While they are not as blatant in how frequently they disobey the law as bike messengers are, they should follow the law or give up their job as drivers.
Sincerely,
Scott Johnson
Scott Johnson