Police: but we aren't going to discuss two of the biggest issues in serious and deadly crashes.

[B' Spokes: OK the police did not actually say that but it is implied. But I seriously wonder now that police are not enforcing traffic laws (especially for vulnerable road users) are they still qualified to comment on safety? Anyway Wash cycle's comments are worth reading.]

http://www.thewashcycle.com/2016/10/cyclists-hit-by-careless-drivers-so-montgomery-county-police-tell-cyclists-to-be-more-careful.html

Related article:
http://www.bethesdamagazine.com/Bethesda-Beat/Web-2016/Site-of-Fatal-Bethesda-Crash-Calls-for-a-Redesign/