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Missoula cyclists promote Critical Mass rides to highlight bike safety
Summary
During a public comment session in Missoula, a resident described Critical Mass rides as a way to protest unsafe streets and build a bicycling community, urging greater visibility and mutual respect between motorists and cyclists.
A resident urged support for Critical Mass bicycle rides during a Missoula public comment session, saying the events are a response to repeated safety problems for people who ride.
"To me, it means the fact that I'm sick of getting run over and yelled at and screamed at every time when I'm riding a bike alone," the resident said, describing Critical Mass as a way to show that bicyclists have "power in numbers." The commenter said the rides also help create a local bicycling community and bring attention to everyday safety concerns.
The speaker described past Critical Mass events in larger cities, saying they had drawn dozens of people in some places and that taking over streets during rush hour can be "exciting" and visible to the public. The speaker emphasized that participation is open: "It's just whoever wants to come and whoever wants to be a part of the bicycling community in Missoula."
Remarks occurred during the meeting's public comment period; no formal action, study, or directive to staff was recorded in the transcript.
