Great post.  I don't bike, but my wife has actually STOPPED biking in the city because of inconsiderate PG drivers.  She's almost died or been seriously injured numerous times.  And she's one of the most cautious drivers (of bikes AND cars) that I know.  She's been honked at and even bumped from behind at intersections deliberately.  She keeps her cycling to trails and things now.
I don't think anyone has ever said The Free Press was a source of outstanding journalism.