> > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: [Bikies] Legal Requirements for Bicycling in Traffic
> For example, on muli-lane roads (such as Midvale Blvd on the west side) > which do not allow sufficient space between the traffic lanes and parked > cars and bicyclists, the only other choices bicyclists have to avoid > riding too close to parked cars is to either: (1) ride out in the right > lane of traffic where the speed limit is often much higher than most > bicyclists can ride (30 mph on Midvale Blvd.) and the road is often > heavily congested in both lanes; or (2) ride on the sidewalk (seldom a > safe choice). Mike, First, don't make the mistake that most motorists make - a speed limit is a MAXIMUM, not a MINIMUM. If someone doesn't like me going 15 or 20 MPH, that's their problem. And if they are honking at me, at least that means they can see me. I completely support the idea of removing parking along Midvale. But in the meantime, take the lane. Riding in the traffic lane is the only sane choice, if you choose to ride on Midvale Blvd, for the reasons you stated. I do it all the time. Given that there is a passing lane, I'm not impeding anyone's travel. I get honked at all the time, too, but I've gotten used to that. -darin ===== darin _______________________________________________ Bikies mailing list [email protected] http://www.danenet.org/mailman/listinfo/bikies
