Originally Posted by jsonnabend

Ok, care to explain this one?

I don't know what it's like in Amherst, but here in NYC, it's a lot easier to see and be seen entering an intersection in a bike lane, especially from a stop. The additional offset between the car and the cyclist on its right means (1) higher visibility and (2) greater driver reaction time. C'mon down here and try riding Flatbush Ave in Brooklyn (no lane) vs. Fifth Ave (bike lane). Big difference.

- Jeff