Originally Posted by
RidingMatthew
i think @
spivonious says it best and in my opinion closes this thread. I also agree with @
Tundra_Man as well. I would ride my bike as if i was driving a car. we want respect we should be patient and wait our turn to cross intersection.
Agreed.
Here in NYC, there are bike lanes on several of our avenues. Most avenues are one-way, and the NYC standard is to put the bike lane on the left side of the avenue. Now they are in the process of converting the avenues so that the bike lane is against the curb. Then, moving right, is a parking lane. Then, moving right further, there are travel lanes for motor vehicles.
At intersections, there are signals for (1) straight-ahead motor vehicles, (2) left turn motor vehicles, and (3) straight-ahead bike. Lights 2 and 3 are never green simultaneously. Lots of cyclists ride to the left of the left turners, which is asking for trouble. I slip in behind them when it is safe and pass them on the right.
I've considered moving my eyeglass-mounted mirror to my right temple, but I'm not sure I can adjust quickly and safely. It will be like driving in the UK.
