Well, bikers aren't allowed to be either. And that is the big issue. I have tried biking in parts of US, and I genuinely fear for my life in some parts of the

Well, bikers aren't allowed to be either. And that is the big issue. I have tried biking in parts of US, and I genuinely fear for my life in some parts of the road. There is often literally no alternative but to go on the footpath and ensure I do not die. This is in a Boston suburbs, which still have relatively OK infrastructure to accommodate bikes. I believe it would be much worse elsewhere.