Bike lanes and the number of cyclists are growing steadily around New Orleans, and that means the chance for bike-related accidents is growing, too. Crashes, injuries and fatalities remain high. Lots of drivers aren’t used to so many bikers on the road, and many bikers don’t obey the laws.
There’s a name for this type of confusion and the frustration it causes: Bike Lash.
Nina Feldman has the story on why there's confusion about sharing the road in New Orleans, and what to do about it.