Originally Posted by sggoodri

I had a similar experience commuting last week. Driver just couldn't wait and passed me right before the end of our right turn only lane, with me in the center of it.

I think you're doing the best you can. I suspect the pork-chop island is the source of some of the crowding, where drivers passing on your left plan poorly and cut in too close to you in order to avoid it.

The good thing about riding in the center of the right turn lane, or slightly left of the center, is you have lots of room for evasive maneuvers. Also, drivers passing you will telegraph their intentions by encroaching into your lane before they get dangerously close. Yes, they make you hit the brakes and maybe move right a bit, but it's usually more annoying than dangerous.

As you approach the critical area where righ hooks are a concern, turn your head left and look back at what drivers are doing. This may discourage them from trying to pass, but also give you more advance warning.