Originally Posted by Multcomedic

Here's the problem. These areas are heavily used "bike thoroughfares" and local PD has made it a point for everyone to use their lanes and avoid mixing in most cases. Unfortunately moving over into the next lane over can get me a cite even with the need for more attention to those ignoring the lane to their right.

Originally Posted by Multcomedic

Unfortunately there a catch 22. Local PD expects drivers to look and signal before turning when there is another lane (bike lanes included) and/or crosswalk and only procede when it's clear. They have also made it very clear that unless there is a hazard in the lane of travel, bikes stay in the bike lanes. Vehicles crossing w/o looking even though they signal, are not regarded as a hazard to the bike lane. Pretty silly.