personal safety & signed bike routes in residential neighbourhoods

[Jolt]

One factor that I haven't seen discussed here is that, at least where I am (NYC), cyclists are required to use bike lanes when they are available. Cyclists can be (and have been) ticketed for riding outside the bike lane if one is available.

See: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bzE-IMaegzQ (funny, and makes the point that the bike lanes are often obstructed and not usable)

[Eden]

lol… I've watched that. Dude is a little crazy to be doing those stunts in shorts and bareheaded, but it looks like he manages all of his pratfalls without injuring himself.

I do like that Washington is pretty clear with it's laws that it's up to the cyclist to determine what is safest - you're the one on the bike and if the bike lane is making you uncomfortable (and it goes for how far right you are too) it's your prerogative to ride in a better position. Now if all drivers and law enforcement just knew about it….

[PamNY]

See: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bzE-IMaegzQ (funny, and makes the point that the bike lanes are often obstructed and not usable)

I've seen that video -- it's funny and makes a valid point.