Originally Posted by Eriol
sorry for the confusion, situation 1 is two lanes each way and situation 2 is 1 lane each way.
I appreciate everyones advice, I was unaware that if someone wants to pass you have to facilitate it even if you are traveling at the speed limit.
The reason I asked about situation one is during rush hour the street is packed, both lanes, so it is very hard for someone to move to the left lane to pass you. Also, once you start pedeling there is already 20-30 cars behind you its that busy. Unfortunatly, going in the direction im going in that is actually the best road that I found. The first time I tried letting cars pass me when the light turned green, but it turned red before I had a chance to get back in, there was never an opening. Would this be a good time for sidewalk riding? (I know its probably blasphemous to even suggest it =) )
It all depends on the situation. In my situation, sidewalk riding works perfectly because after the 30 cars pass, the street is absolutely empty for a good 30 seconds because the light has changed and the next column is waiting back at the light. I merge back onto the street and catch the "groupetto" at the next stop, a sign, where they are all turning left to get on the highway. I go straight. No problemo. What is the traffic like after you go through the intersection? What's up ahead? What is the sidewalk like? These are all considerations.