Originally posted by Allister
Every lane is a bike lane.
On roads with posted speed limits of 25-30mph/40-50kph, I agree. On fast arterials, I want a wide curb lane, a good road shoulder, or a marked bike lane.
I have even been known to use a bike path to avoid a particularly dangerous road or interchange or because it actually went where I wanted to go, but I generally share Chris's preference for on-road lanes over separated paths.
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