I think the biggest difference between cyclists and pedestrians is that pedestrians know they are pedestrians, and drivers know they are pedestrians.

Among cyclists on the other hand, there is no real consensus as to whether we are vehicles with all the rights and subject to ALL the rules of the road, or pedestrians who aren't. A common phrase on BF is "if it's clear, why should I stop for a light/sign" (normally qualified with "it's harder for a bike to get back to speed) which is generally preceeded with or followed by "I have just as much right to use the road"
If you are in the road on a bike, you should expect cars to treat you as they would other cars, not as a pedestrian

If cyclists can't agree if they are pedestrians or vehicles, how could you expect anyone else to know?

Ken.