Two bicyclists hit at Webster University in two weeks

Stories like this emphasize the need for better education of motorists:

Two bicycle / vehicle accidents in the month of October, one involving a Webster student and another involving a Webster staff member, called attention to concerns about pedestrian safety on the streets surrounding the university.

Both incidents are apparently the fault of the motorist. In one incident the bicyclist's leg was broken and in the other, the bicyclist had neck and lower back injuries. The incidents show an attitude by officials that is all too common:

Mueller said Associate Vice President of Administration, Reba Snavely, agreed to have the university pay for the repair costs to the bicycle, which was about $80.

Mueller contends university officials treated him condescendingly after the accident.

"I've been riding 100 miles a week for 20 years," Mueller said.

Snavely and Albrecht did not return phone calls requesting comment.

Mueller said he would consult with an attorney to consider legal options against the university after he obtained a copy of the police report from the Webster Groves Police Department.

MoBikeFed has compiled a guide telling what to do if you are involved in a bicycle collision.