My biggest problem on Montague was actually trying to turn left to go down Lick Mill on my trip home. First I'd have to scoot across four lanes of very high-speed traffic to enter the left-turn lane and then I'll invariably get the moron who has no lane discipline either trying to cut into the turn lane without looking or overhanging the lane from one side or the other leaving me no room. And yes, the 101 interchange was always a bit scary. Once off Montague and onto Scott/Arques however, things were much better. Great America Parkway/Bowers was actually easier (only had to make a right to get onto Tasman and then another right to Lick Mill) to deal with than Montague/San Tomas but the 101 crossover was still kind of annoying. Lawrence I just couldn't deal with.

SteveE, I go pretty much the opposite way as you but about the same time. Look for a big geek on a big green bike with a hideously bright yellow jacket ... that'd be me.

khuon, I feel your pain (about Montague/Lick Mill). I wait on shoulder for the light to turn, then cross the traffic to turn left. This is the only place I ever do this ... it's way too dangerous to cross, in my view. True, too, the 101/Montague interchange is hairy. Tasman gets very narrow, as does First Street, where the infamous Light Rail eats up valuable lane space.

Sorry for late reply ... I've been buried

Andy,

I'll keep an eye out for you. I haven't commuted at all this week. I plan to restart the bike commute again next week. My costume varies on a daily basis but I'm usually riding a gold-colored Lemond Poprad w/red panniers.

BTW, Andy, on your commute home do you turn left from First St. at River Oaks? I have a hard time with the sensor at the left-hand turn lane. If I don't see anyone in the lane (or approaching it), I will go through the light and hit the pedestrian crosswalk button.

Steve

SteveE, no, I don't bother w/ the left turn as I make faster time going straight down First. I have 20 miles to cover and traffic lights mean a lot. I'll do everything I can to avoid them. The difference between "good" and "bad" traffic light days can be 10-15 mins.