Originally Posted by noisebeam

No matter what vehicle I am driving I always stop at red lights and stop signs and line up with other traffic.

I have been tracking my home/work commute for over 10yrs and record the elapsed vs. moving time.

Over 10yrs my elapsed time is 8.5% longer than moving time.

I love to cycle as fast as possible, but am never in a hurry. If I need to be somewhere time critical I leave 5min earlier.

I strongly prefer using arterial roads as they have fewer intersections which present most conflict danger and are used by motorists who are paying more attention.

I have never had a problem with stopping, it makes one a stronger cyclist.