Originally Posted by
RyanCG
Thank you himespau, these are the main reasons why it is more dangerous to ride on the sidewalk. Cars aren't looking for a bike on the sidewalk, riding at 12 to 15 MPH is a lot faster than walking at 4 to 6 MPH as a pedestrian. You are much more visible in the street than on the sidewalk.
FAIL
This is a faulty argument.
Your statement applies to bicycles on the road just as heavily. In fact, evidence is that so many motorcyclists are killed because automobile and truck drivers simply aren't looking for two wheeled vehicles. This is a MAJOR concern for Highway safety everywhere. There are many campaigns aimed at making motorists more aware of Motorcyclists. If motorists don't see Motorcycles, what are the chances of them seeing a tiny bicycle?
Most (not all but most) people riding a bicycle on the sidewalk are going much slower and paying attention and not recklessly barreling across roadways as some have suggested.
But thanks for playing
