Originally Posted by
BikeWNC
At the few traffic lights I need to negotiate, I always take the lane when waiting. I take the same place a car would. Once the light turns green, I proceed and slowly move to the right to allow traffic to pass. That way I know they have seen me, or at least I hope they have. I resist the temptation to ride up the right side alongside the other vehicles waiting at the intersection.
I'll second this.
I used to ride up the side but lately I have been taking a spot just like a car would with the thinking that if I want them to respect me on my bike I should respect them in their cars.
We all have to get along together.
Like BikeWNC said , once the light turns green and we start moving I shift over to the right and continue on.