Originally Posted by
canklecat
.... try to find alternate routes around the areas that seem too risky to you. Leave more time to arrive safely. I've modified my own city riding to accommodate traffic patterns.
+1
There are places in my riding area that [also] don't seem safe... at all times. Good (common?) sense... and a little forethought about the area(s) and traffic is always a good idea. But even though there are routes I won't travel.... there isn't anyplace I can't get to.