I am not trying to invalidate the very real horror stories bicyclists (including myself!) have endured while biking in the city. A crash can be life-or-death (usually for the bicyclist), and we have a great responsibility to figure out how to share our streets more effectively. This is one reason why I work at the Bicycle Coalition. I just think it's worth remembering, acknowledging, and holding up those moments where we do manage to treat each other as neighbors rather than obstacles. Why? Because folks considering biking need to realize it's not as terrifying as it can sometimes sound. We need to point out examples of good behavior if we want to foster more of it. And because it feels a lot better to yell "thank you" than "f*** you."