Yeah. When i ride with a child seat at the rear, I get boat loads of room from cars passing me. Some even go all the way across the street just to avoid me! Maybe I should start commuting with an empty child seat.
But I do have a uncontrolled crossing along the CVG. Just poor planning on the city for this so-called bike route. I will try getting off the bike although I really hate to walk the bike across 4 lanes.
But at the Boundary Rd crossing, vehicles always stop despite without any blinking lights or what have you.
Nah, I think Luddite is a bit extreme. I haven't really had issues sharing the road with vehicles. We are all going to a destination. I don't think "they" are out to get us. Anger begets hate, hate leads to bad quality of life.

Personally North America can stand to replace some 4-way Stops in favour for a more efficient roundabouts. Stopping and going when there's no one around is a waste of energy.