Originally posted by stewartp
Its time to take the next step- forsake cycle paths and mix it with the traffic full time. 
THis is actually a valid serious suggestion. I forsook the "shared paths" long ago, and it was the best move I've ever made. I conservatively estimate that, at cycling in excess of 15,000km per annum, the move has literally doubled my life expectancy.
If I was king of the world, the first thing I'd do for cycling is plough all these things underground. I've never yet seen a situation where the road is not a better option (and I've ridden six-lane highways with no shoulder).