Originally Posted by
droy45
Like I mentioned before, I use a multi-use sidewalk and then a short section of regular sidewalk just to get out of an extremely busy intersection with no shoulder or anywhere else to ride except in the lane and I can't do 30 mph so I'm in the way holding up a long string of cars. That is the only place I do that, and don't enjoy it. I much prefer the street but I sure am thankful to have that option so I can leave my office area and slowly leave the city in one piece.
Agreed. It is legal to ride on the sidewalks here in WA, and even i it weren't, I would still believe there are situations where riding on the sidewalk is safer.
There cannot be a hard and fast rule about this unless our bikes can accelerate and maintain regular traffic speeds like motorcycles. Other than that section, always on the street for me.
Or unless good bike infrastructure is in place, like in Copenhagen and Amsterdam.