Originally Posted by
Don in Austin
What is the sidewalk like? Empty or full of pedestrians? If you ride the sidewalk are you prepared to keep your speed down and check parking lots for cars going out every time you cross a drive? Are you prepared to keep an eye on the street for cars turning in? And on the sidewalk you should yield to EVERYTHING. Some sidewalks are a workable alternative to heavy fast street traffic and some are not. Riding on the sidewalk is as safe or dangerous as you make it.
Don in Austin
This is true. I use a sidewalk in on part of town that is a one way street. it is only 2 blocks long but i slow way down and just take my time.