Originally Posted by
Rootman
I have a similar road like that a block from my house. 5 lanes, speed limit is 50 mph, opens to 6 and then 7 lanes for a 1/4 mile at the west end, no shoulders - I AVOID IT LIKE THE PLAGUE. With the 50 MPH speed limit I get passed in my car when driving it by people doing at least 60 if not 70 mph. I still see bicyclers on it on occasion.
39th (Cesar Chavez) is not that road. It has a 30mph speed limit and traffic is typically moving at 35 mph. Excluding rush hour, this would be a prime stretch of biking road where I'm from (Tampa Bay area, FL)