I'm very glad you all are dealing with that, and I urge you to pass it now. Maron said he was riding his bike on Crystal Springs Drive several years ago when his front wheel collapsed. I was wearing a helmet, which protected my head, but my shoulder was badly damaged. So I can tell you personally it works. But several other cyclists said they aren't convinced.
Grown adults can decide for themselves.
It's part of life to decide what risks are worth taking. We can do all kinds of things that are dangerous without having to ask our 'mommies and daddies' on the City Council. Sampson urged the council to tackle hazardous conditions on roadways that cause bike accidents rather than force people to wear helmets. On most streets, there's no safe place for people to ride their bikes. During the first year of enforcement, the ordinance sets aside the fine and calls for police to issue a written warning.