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Re:Waymo says expecting driverless taxis to stay out of bike... by doug_durham on Sunday April 26, 2026 @05:07PM (#47914487)
Bike lanes with curbs aren’t great. On garbage days trash cans often get parked in the bike lane and cyclists have no way of going around since the curb block their way. I’m perfectly comfortable with just lines for bike lanes.
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Re:Waymo says expecting driverless taxis to stay out of bike... by lwansbrough on Sunday April 26, 2026 @05:29PM (#47914755)
You might be, but cycling adoption is strongly linked to safer riding conditions. Protected bike lanes are demonstrably safer. So perhaps you should be more concerned about people blocking roadways with their garbage?
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Re:Waymo says expecting driverless taxis to stay out of bike... by SOLAR_FIELDS on Sunday April 26, 2026 @05:14PM (#47914571)
I’ll take my chances with the trash can over the SUV that can’t even see me because it’s so lifted and that will kill me instantly if the driver isn’t paying attention. At least with the trash can I have a chance
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Re:Waymo says expecting driverless taxis to stay out of bike... by Gud on Monday April 27, 2026 @01:23AM (#47917981)
Only in dysfunctional societies.
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