Originally Posted by cooperwx
Knowing that there are special facilities for cyclists could anger motorists when they have to slow down behind us for a few seconds. Just knowing we could be elsewhere could upset them even more.
I still haven't decided where I sit in the facilities argument. The few bike lanes that exist in my city are poorly designed, or are shoulders with a guy on a bike painted on it. All kinds of debris. The WOL design has worked best for me in my experience.
I'm glad this dude won his retrial. He was not breaking any law, it seems.
Your experience is somewhat similar to mine, but there are also exceptions. For the most part I use the road, because I'm used to it and prefer it.
Yet I support those cyclists who prefer bike facilities because I don't expect others to be cut from the same cloth. I think we should support each other's needs/preferences so that the needs of all cyclists will be met.
I'm glad he's getting his day, too.