Originally Posted by
Rajflyboy
What are your feelings concerning riding on sidewalks ? Yes we know the laws but do you ride on sidewalks and why?
For me it all depends. If it’s more safe and no one is walking on the sidewalk I will certainly ride on it but I will respect others who may be walking/riding on the sidewalk down the road. I do think it is more safe although you really have to be careful at intersections.
once in a while, at traffic jammed intersection, I will venture onto a sidewalk if there are no pedestrians (but only for 30 yards or so)...
and I've also done so, at spot near my house, to be able to turn left from a busy fast moving four lane road (never any pedestrians).
On the other hand, I'm walking on busy Boston sidewalks frequently, and cyclists who ride through that get me steamed, though NOT as much as the guy I saw the other day on motorcyle.