People who "Get it."

Stephen Colbert, host of "The Colbert Report" (the t's are silent, "cause it's French, B$%#%"), loves to talk about people who "get it," i.e. anyone who agrees with him. Here are some people who "get it."

• Dan Tangherlini "gets it."  The new head of metro, and former head of DDOT is an active supporter of Bike to Work day. He even biked last year when the cold rain left many people at home.

• Dr. Gridlock is starting to "get it."

Bicyclists have a right to use the roadway, and the bike paths are sometimes in terrible shape.

Drivers need to be cautious about bicyclists at night, especially on known biking roads, and bicyclists would be wise to wear reflective gear.

        True, except that I would add that it's the law that they wear bicycles have lights at night.

• I'm not sure if South Dakota "gets it", but I can't wait to go

South Dakota lawmakers decided Wednesday that it's better to have drunks on horses and bicycles instead of behind the wheel of an auto or truck. The state Senate Judiciary Committee approved a bill 6-1 that will exempt horses and bikes from drunken driving laws, meaning intoxicated people who either pedal or saddle up to get home after a night at the bar cannot be arrested for drunken driving.

• Chicago "gets it." (see photo) "A system of signs posted along Chicago's lakefront would inform drivers and bicyclists of the human, financial, and environmental benefits of riding a bike to work versus driving a car." Of course we've discussed the bike vs. drive cost before an $38.80 seems cheap, but still it's nice.