Originally Posted by
CliffordK
That is the McKenzie Pass, HWY 242, Oregon. I think that one was at a pretty low elevation, but there were a couple of them.
That photo was from June 2014.
For those not familiar with it, it is a 4,000 foot, 20 mile hill climb on a narrow, winding 2-lane road, little to no shoulders, and switchbacks. Peak is at 5325 ft. The road is mostly closed to traffic in the winter... so a bicycle paradise.
I consider the "Bikes may use full lane" sign as a special case that just makes sense on this road. I wouldn't put the signs up everywhere. So far I've avoided it during heavy traffic times.
I think the BMUFL signs are a step in the right direction, but still too wishy-washy. They read more like a suggestion than statement of law. I also prefer signs that actually inform motorists what to do when they encounter a bicycle in their traffic lane, since some drivers seem to have no clue. Here's a sign that I like a lot better than the BMUFL:
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