Actually, the law in Wisconsin-- unless it has changed (which it
hasn't)-- permits passing on the right only when it's safe to do so. I
would argue that that's an entirely reasonable standard. Obviously, a
motorist causing a collision with a legal occupant of a crosswalk by
passing on the right is evidence that it *wasn't* safe, so the motorist
should be cited. And his testicles removed, roasted, and fed to dogs.
I always hated riding-- or driving-- on that stretch of Odana because
the lane width encourages dangerous behaviour. In particular, it's a
delight (not) to find one's biking self sharing the outer portion of the
lane with a speeding motorist passing another motorist that isn't
speeding enough to satisfy the other chap.
George J. Perkins wrote:
I am not an "expert" other than I am a bicyclist. I agree the center island
median is too narrow. It isn't wide enough to accommodate a single bicycle
safely (stopping distance upon the island median is not allowed for). And
certainly is not large enough to accommodate a trailer or multiple bicycles.
Also, Odana's lanes should be narrowed (similar to what was done at Midvale
Blvd.)
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