We don't want to close off the road, we just want something done to improve safety.

The people knew another count was being done and stayed off the road to reduce the count.

Something is not right here.

At 21st Century Insurance, the safety of all motorists and passengers on the road is a huge priority. As a California-based company, we are committed to helping our fellow Californians obtain proper child safety seats and additional life-saving advice on how to protect their young passengers and themselves while driving.

It's regretful that we had to go down this road, but in order to ensure the safety and protection of this community it's necessary,

I delve into the mysterious and counterintuitive world of helmets and high-visibility gear later in the book. But it's worth immediately noting this: while they're not inherently bad, they're less a safety device for cycling than a symptom of a road network where no cyclist can truly feel safe.