Originally Posted by Jaywalk3r

It's a solid line, which means it isn't supposed to be crossed. It's white, which means traffic on the other side of the line is not oncoming. Anyone who has obtained a driver license should no full well what it means, with no confusion. If you're not willing to give the typical driver that much credit, then you certainly shouldn't assume that they'll move around you when they want by.

There is no confusion. You're trying to rationalize why bicycle infrastructure cannot possibly good, when such a conclusion isn't rational to begin with.