Originally Posted by
JoeyBike
Actually you NYers have two issues....
I'm sure that there's more than 2 issues, but given the numbers and congestion we seem to manage OK. Over many years or riding in NYC I've never been doored, not by a taxi, not otherwise. Nor have I ever had a collision with a car within the city limits.
The generally lower traffic speed makes it possible for cyclists to be part of the flow, and that's a big advantage because it allows for easier, safer lane changes when necessary. Also, sine most of NYC is one ways, it means we can keep left, eliminating having to play tag with buses.
Long before bicycles were trendy and people spoke of "bicycle friendliness" or bicycles vs. cars, NYC already had an active thriving urban cycling community, and was possibly the most bike aware city in the USA.