Vehicular assault is wild.

Another bad driver vent. If you don’t want to hear it, feel free to scroll.

So... I went for a walk and a bike ride today around German Village, and it was honestly exhausting.

While biking (in the bike lane, giving space, staying alert) I had three separate drivers act aggressively just because I existed on the road: One cut directly in front of me and slammed on their brakes. One tried to merge me off the road even though I was going 18-20 mph and we were nearing a red light. Another nearly drove into oncoming traffic despite me leaving plenty of room and merging off more so they could get around

Then while walking, I was in a crosswalk when a driver turning left almost hit me at full speed. Instead of stopping, she kept creeping and jerking her car forward, pumping her brakes repeatedly and forcing me out of the crosswalk. After I finished crossing, she slammed on her brakes and started yelling threats before I got my phone out and started taking pictures, where she sped off.

I took a photo of her black Ford Fusion hybrid and got the plate. I’m filing a police report. If someone doesn’t value human life, they don't value having a license. There were several other reckless moments too; aggressive driving toward others cyclists, pedestrians, and other drivers I saw.

I get that Columbus is busy and people are in a rush. But it’s hard to square that with how much this city talks about caring for people and community, protecting and defending lives, when this is what’s happening on the streets.

I’m tired of it.

You're going to try to inflict physical harm and trauma on someone, or risk their life, and be upset and feel vindicated... all because you felt you were being punished for having to wait a few seconds or minutes, and follow the simplest driving laws.

Just slow down and pay attention.

You won't be getting where you're going any sooner if you don't.

People are out here trying to get home safely.