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Re:Fewer Americans bike to work despite new trails, lanes, b... by war1025 on Saturday January 05, 2019 @01:01AM (#18830212)
Our town has put in several bike lanes, and they just seem like asking to get run over at intersections from people turning right. I would feel super uncomfortable riding in one I think. I know the sidewalk is technically not for biking on, but it feels much safer for everyone involved.
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Re:Fewer Americans bike to work despite new trails, lanes, b... by colechristensen on Saturday January 05, 2019 @01:19AM (#18830297)
>the sidewalk is technically not for biking on

It's generally illegal to bike on the sidewalk, and less safe.

A family member got a fairly serious concussion being hit by a cyclist on a sidewalk.

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Re:Fewer Americans bike to work despite new trails, lanes, b... by dragonwriter on Saturday January 05, 2019 @01:24AM (#18830312)
> It's generally illegal to bike on the sidewalk, and less safe.

It has some safety issues, but the legality is a mixed bag; here's a summary for just the East Bay (of the SF Bay Area).

https://bikeeastbay.org/SidewalkCycling

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