I don't own a car and ride almost everywhere. In all the cities I've lived, my experience has been the exact opposite. Since the majority of accidents involve i

I don't own a car and ride almost everywhere. In all the cities I've lived, my experience has been the exact opposite. Since the majority of accidents involve intersections, riding on the sidewalk doesn't do much other than put you in a less visible position, where drivers don't expect you to be and won't be looking for you.