Do as we say, not as we do
Wednesday morning, corner of JFK Street & Memorial Drive, Cambridge, about 8:30 AM. Pedestrians, bicyclists, even a roller blader waiting for walk signal so everyone can go. Why so patient? Because two bicycle cops (unknown jurisdiction — blue & black uniforms; any ideas who by anyone out there?) are waiting too. Or at least as long as a continuous flow of cars keeps them from pedaling out into the intersection. Which they do as soon as they get a quarter-block opening in traffic. Of course, they only get halfway across becuase there’s a LOT of traffic going the other direction, headed out of Cambridge and across the river. So there the two cops sit, blocking one lane of the bridge headed into Cambridge, while 15 or so foot-powered commuters gawk. Easy scoring on the shame meter for this one. Extra credit for the law enforcement angle. Bicyclists 2, cars & pedestrians 0.
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