> separation of pedestrian and vehicle traffic I have an anecdote to support this. The bike path to my place of work runs along a river, far from traffic. Ther

> separation of pedestrian and vehicle traffic I have an anecdote to support this. The bike path to my place of work runs along a river, far from traffic. There is a wide area for pedestrians as well. The difference between riding on this (think peaceful) and riding in a bike lane on the shoulder (life threatening) couldn't be any larger.