Originally Posted by
LesterOfPuppets
I kinda agree, but it really depends on the sidewalk. I frequently ride sidewalk for one mile of my 3.8 mile commute, but there's only a handful of little-used driveways to contend with on that stretch. Sidewalk in most city environments totally sucks.
I live across town from Les, and it's not possible to ride on the sidewalk here. No sidewalks!
FWIW: I had to worry about this for a I ride I lead through downtown Portland. In some parts of the Portland core, riding on the sidewalk is illegal. Outside the core, no problem. I think there's signs:
