Originally Posted by -=Łem in Pa=-

That is actually the most helpful answer.
Respectfully, if you need to ask this stuff, you are using a route
you most likely shouldnt be using. You shouldnt have to question
how you should ride a part of you commute to internet people
most or all whom have absolutely no clue about the area or
conditions specific to you and your situation.
You've either accumulated the experience and confidence to ride it
or not, even if it means sidewalk or disregarding other expert
internet advice.