I just started commuting to work last week and am really enjoying it, although I'm not certain I'm following the proper road etiquette rules in the city streets. People keep telling me to be assertive, which I am, but I'm not sure what to do about the bus lane. In my route, I'm on a one-way street with 2 lanes plus a bus lane on the right. I've ridden in the bus lane but then I get caught behind the bus making stops as well as the nasty fumes. So, then I've ridden in the right lane (but left of the bus lane) but the buses are merging into that lane as well. Is it ok to stay in the right lane (but left of the buses) or should I stay in the bus lane, close to the curb? Or should I pick a different route?!