Originally Posted by
10 Wheels
Just ride your bike on existing roads. We don't need to spend money for bicycle special paths.
Get bright lights and high vis clothing and ride where you want.
Imagine this first picture, but without a shoulder. Then imagine there only being 1 lane to merge onto the bridge with. Then imagine biking through a cloverleaf with no shoulder. Would you want to bike in either of those locations?
Many times the city/state will refuse to put a shoulder on a bridge. Their rational is that bikes shouldn't use the road because they believe there is a safety hazard. The only way to convince these cities/states to do anything is if they can provide a safe alternative.