The tense relationship between motorists and bicyclists is more systemic than personal. I argued if there was a bike lane on Second Street I’d have more room to ride, and if the lights were timed, motorists wouldn’t be in a breakneck rush that forces bikers to run red lights to stay ahead of them.

My hope is that the ensuing articles in this series explore that balance between personal and societal sustainability, no matter what point of our lives we find ourselves in.