Gosh, your username really instills confidence that you'll think about this reasonably. In the 70s the people of Amsterdam decided exactly that: cars were too

Gosh, your username really instills confidence that you'll think about this reasonably. In the 70s the people of Amsterdam decided exactly that: cars were too dangerous and cycling infrastructure should be prioritized. It's worked out exceptionally well. http://www.iamsterdam.com/en/visiting/plan-your-trip/getting-around/cycling/amsterdam-cycling-history http://www.iamsterdam.com/en/visiting/plan-your-trip/getting... >I'm usually forced to change lanes on short notice, which is dangerous. Slowing down and waiting for a safe opportunity to pass is usually a better option than making abrupt and dangerous lane changes.