K'Tesh: Forgive my cynicism but unless you move that granite curb in two feet to the right and up against the railroad crossing ding-ding thing, you have not increased any room for a rider. A stripe on the ground means nothing. Any driver who will not make way for an obvious cyclist is not going to be paying attention to lines on the road. I do not notice any respect or acknowledgement of bike lanes painted on streets down here in Florida. Maybe up your way, but not down here. I wonder what other riders think about this. Bravo for the good thoughts. I just wonder if it makes any difference.