With the recent infringement on driving space mandated by an out-of-control city management, it's high time we registered bicycles, tag 'em, and require a driving license for riders.  It is obvious that most bicyclists are completely ignorant of the rules of the road, especially red lights.  They seem to get a free ride from the police who are selectively enforcing the law.  To be fair, though, I think some of this has to do with the fact that bicycles are not registered nor are the riders licensed.  I think everyone would agree to exempt those under 18, but everyone else needs to pay as much as I pay for the road they are using.  And don't hand me that garbage about "they already pay tax from their car."  THAT'S FOR THEIR CAR!  They need to pay for their bicycle as well.  A nice, required course on common sense would also help.  Many bicycle riders I see apparently have left their brains at home.  When on a bicycle, you are a fool to ride on busy streets during commuting time.  Even an idiot knows that a collision between a bicycle and a car leaves the car as the winner every time.  So why do you ride your unregistered, unlicensed bicycle in traffic that is horrendous even for cars?  I can only assume it is more of that "look at me, how cool I am" stuff.  Until they pay their share, I don't believe they have the privilege of riding on the streets.  And, yes, it is NOT a right, it is a privilege.  Stick it to their pockets and stick it deep.  Then maybe we can pay for some more highways to alleviate the ridiculous traffic in Austin.  Given the choice, I don't believe I will be able to give bicycles their "three feet" if there is a car next to me.  And if they slow me down I'm going to honk at them.  Join me in keeping bicycles aware we are there.  Honk at them when they are in front of you going 10 miles per hour in a 40 mile per hour zone impeding a lane of traffic.  After all, I paid for the road and they didn't.  Oh, and don't forget yearly inspections of bicycles.  Have to have those spokes tightened correctly.  Perhaps there should also be a flatulence test to mirror the exhaust test we cars have to endure every year.  Wouldn't want those bicyclists to put too much methane in the air, would we?  I'm sure we can make up some stuff to place flatulence on the global warming radar.  When you pay your share, you can have your lane.