• IngeniousRocks (They/She) @lemmy.dbzer0.com
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      7 days ago

      I mean it’s Michigan it’s not like the drivers even know what the lines mean anyway, I’m not sure adding special lines for bikes would make a difference.

      /s in case it wasn’t glaringly obvious

      • Zwrt@lemmy.sdf.org
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        7 days ago

        You can do what you want but kids use bikes too while making unpredictable misjudged decisions.

      • rnercle@sh.itjust.works
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        7 days ago

        it’s really irritating to cycle in front of an impatient driver even when there’s a 20km speed limit and a red light waiting ahead (some are irresistibly attracted to red lights. They want to drive as quickly as possible to just sit there and stare at it 🤷

        👉🔴👈

          • gwl [he/him]@lemmy.blahaj.zone
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            7 days ago

            Bike lanes give guaranteed space for bikes, whereas a bike-compatible road can end up with road hogging cars giving no space for bikes, and I’m booked having to “filter through” when there’s traffic - which also increases risks for the cyclists