There's a couple sections where I need to move from the bike lane across 2 lanes to the LTO lane. First, I glance over my shoulder instead of just checking my mirror. It gives the drivers some warning that I'm gonna move, even before I signal my move. Then I signal my move and move into the next available traffic break and take the right lane. I move to the left edge of the right lane and do the same thing to move into the next lane over.
People may honk and get angry that they have to slow down to my speed for a few seconds; but if they're honking, at least they see me. It's when we're all approaching a light at a backed up intersection, so it's not like anyone's really getting to their destination any slower because of me.
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