Originally Posted by
bragi
I think that may be Newspaperguy's point: culture, not paint, is the determining factor in bicyclists' safety. You can paint lines on the road, or even create new pavement, but if motorists don't think you belong in traffic, you're not any safer.
I'm not talking about just paint. There needs to be
physical separation. Our lanes are separated by a curb and/or a rail or bollards. Here's an example:
