Originally Posted by
qclabrat
If so, what are your strategies to avoid the traffic and ensuring safety?
Riding before/after the traditional "rush hour" should help. E.g., get to work by 7:30am, leave after 6:30pm. I think you'll find traffic also takes a dip when K-12 schools are closed for summer, i.e., late June through Labor Day. Otherwise bright clothing, lights, riding defensively, and whatever else you'll learn in the commuter forum.