Originally Posted by
RubeRad
Thinking more about it, I think I should have just picked one: either get in line with the cars and fully take the lane (at the back, waiting my turn like everybody else), or split the lane, and stay clearly on the paint, not sprinting, but maintaining a smooth, predictable line that will not make drivers freak out.
Using the google street view, I would concur with your comment here. Pick one or the other, depending on the traffic and how much room there is. It looks like you have a bike lane once you make the left, so if there's room, keeping to the right of the turning cars wouldn't seem so bad. If it's tight, I'd cue up with the cars.
btw, I too have popped the chain trying to make a quick dash on green. It's not fun at all.