I wish I could take the MUP/bike path to get to work. I have to ride in urban traffic everyday. We do have "bike lanes" on part of my route however. On the weekends or for errands I will take the bike path if I am going in that direction simply because it's a nice scenic ride along the river. No, it does not cross busy intersections and parking lots and such. Depending on the time of day it can be a little busy with pedestrians but I am generally not in a hurry if I am using the bike path.