Originally Posted by
Looigi
I do too, but in general rather than site specific way. Drivers' education programs, PSAs, billboards, etc are all good IMO, and more should be done. Sharrows and other road markings that in no way affect how the road is to be shared can be counterproductive, IMO. The example I use is Main Street though my town. There are sharrows over a 4 or 5 block length. What changes with respect to sharing the road along Main Street prior to or after that section? There's nothing different in the physical situation. It's still a two lane road with store fronts and cars parked along the sides.
I notice a distinct difference when I'm riding in the Seattle, or Eastside areas with a significant amount of in lane cycling infrastructure compared to the Southend where I live with virtually no in lane infrastructure.
The "change" seems to be that people expect bikes on the road, and understand it's ok for them to be there. When every lane of every controlled intersection has a bike icon showing where to stop to trigger the signal, it sends a distinct message even without any physical changes.