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The finding that more cyclists are actually safer than fewer concurs with my own experiences. Riding around Roanoke is scary because drivers are don't have much experience with cyclists and you just don't know what they are going to do. Even though Seattle was a much busier city with quite a bit more traffic and things to hit, drivers know what the deal is and can navigate alongside cyclists with reasonable aplomb. I guess it is just one more reason to invest in local cycling infrastructure.