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> you're creating the same type of problem that cars that ignore traffic rules create for bikes Agree. I'd do it anyways because sidewalks are 99.999% empty wh
by conductr 9y ago
> you're creating the same type of problem that cars that ignore traffic rules create for bikes
Agree. I'd do it anyways because sidewalks are 99.999% empty where I live. I could ride for 20 miles and not see a person on the sidewalk. So biking on sidewalks is safe as long as you pay attention to what's ahead. No idea if that's the case in this AZ location.
- zamalek 9y agoCyclists here (in Seattle) have a healthy habit of calling out "to your left" when approaching from behind. Things like this need to become more widespread.
- ahi 9y agoI do that regularly on my commute on a mixed-use trail. Half the time the pedestrian looks to their left and their feet follow. The other half have headphones on so they don't hear me anyway. I might be exaggerating a bit.
- recursive 9y agoYou still have to cross at intersections and driveways. I've been hit multiple times (at low speed) by motor vehicles crossing the sidewalk at a driveway. I don't ride on sidewalks anymore.
- conductr 9y agoThis sounds like a speed issue. If you’re doing 20 mph on the sidewalk then yes you weren’t in view when the driver started backing out of their driveway. I don’t fully think I’m a bike I get right of way. If I see a car reversing ahead I move into the street then prepare to full stop but proceed with caution and watch the cars acceleration to see if they see me. If I get the hint they don’t. I stop. It’s scratch on the bumper for them and life for me I am more than glad to yield.