Originally Posted by sbhikes
I don't really get the article. Traffic isn't really all that bad and the need for sidewalk or wrong way riding is nil when you have adequate bike lanes.
I do agree with the part about having one uninterrupted lane that is physically separate from traffic and pedestrians. I might get a new job and if I do, I'll get to ride on one of those on my way to work!
Having quite a few years under my belt as a anarco-crazed city bike rider in Baltimore and Philadephia when I was younger, I can testify that being aggressive and scoff law was often the only way to survive in a mass of huge machines that have no problem taking me out. Have a few idiots throw their doors into you and a bus or two squeeze you into the curb and breaking some rules makes sense. I will always say obey the rules of the road first. But if the cars aren't, do what you have to to make the round trip in one piece.
Good article Randya. Some realism for a change.