Originally Posted by bonelesschicken
I was at a Critical Mass ride in Chicago where the group was slowly filtering through the Milwaukee/Damen/North Ave. intersection, one that is known for its gridlock. An ambulance rolled up with its lights on and within seconds a path was cleared and the ambulance went on its way. I somehow doubt that would have happened as quickly if the intersection was filled with cars as it usually is.
Ambulances get through in no time, even in rush hour. Lights + siren + horn + other lane = open traffic.
Speaking of CM and that intersection though, there was an incident bigger than this one in SF just last year.