yes, I'm sure there's no difference in road behavior by motorists towards a bicyclist towing a canoe on a state highway riding along in an ample shoulder,
versus in the travel lane next to an ample shoulder.
but an interesting take on road bicycling though, i will give you that, commuter run.
IF you honestly consider high speed, narrow lane configuration an effective, sufficient strategy for planning for bikes in the transportation mix, you are significantly underselling the potential for bicycle transportation by endorsing road designs that present a significant barrier to bicycling participation in your state.
Is that where the children should ride too?