This is a common problem in the cycling community. We tend to complain among ourselves but don’t take effective action. Everyone wants things to improve, but few are willing to do what is required. It is not easy. Too often, cyclists expect some else to do it for them.

Although you are riding lawfully, my guess is that there are still groups out there that are not, contributing to the on-going conflict.

I recommend that you get a group of cyclists, bike clubs and bike shops together and again approach the Sheriff’s Office, police departments and County Commission and try to revive the effort. Until we are willing to stand up for ourselves in an organized way, we will continue to have these problems.

You may want to encourage all your cycling friends to join the Florida Bicycle Association also. I assume you are a member. That is the only state-wide organization working for cyclists.