They had already begun using propaganda to blame the bicycle instead of the vehicle. When Pedestrians Ruled The Streets : http://www.smithsonianmag.com/innovation/when-pedestrians-ruled-streets-180953396/?no-ist Murder Machines: http://www.collectorsweekly.com/articles/murder-machines/ The Secret History of Jaywalking: http://www.salon.com/2015/08/20/the_secret_history_of_jaywalking_the_disturbing_reason_it_was_outlawed_and_why_we_should_lift_the_ban/ http://creativepro.com/scanning-around-gene-dire-consequences-careless-bike-riding/