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It’s like that here in Israel. Sidewalks get extended and partially paved. It’s much more reasonable than having another lane right on the road.

aix1 5y ago
Pardon if I'm misunderstanding the layout you're describing, but I do wonder: 1. How often do pedestrians wander into those bike lane? 2. What are the rules at intersections? Specifically, does a bike lane along a major road have priority over minor roads at intersections, or are bikes required to give way to all traffic from both the major and the minor roads? 3. How obvious is it to drivers turning right from the rightmost lane that they might, in fact, be crossing a bike lane?
- siva7 5y ago
  All the answers to this questions have a simple guideline for cyclists, drivers and pedestrians altogether: slow down if you can't predict what will happen next. There is no magic behind it. Someone won't pay attention and the difference between a crash or a near miss is usually at least one paid attention and slowed down.
- mcntsh 5y ago
  I can answer for Berlin: 1. Depends on where. In busy areas it happens a lot. You just have to be careful when there are people around. 2. The bike lanes have their own traffic lights, which are on the same cycle as the cross walks to the right of them, and the main road/lights to the left. 3. It's obvious since these bike lanes are everywhere; it's just apart of driving. I will say it's a little worse in the West of the city though!
- flyinglizard 5y ago
  1. Pedestrians do wander into bike lines quite a bit but I think it's improving because of the sheer number of e-bikes and scooters out there now. 2. The sidewalks and bike paths run together, and road crossings are dual marked. Everyone needs to exercise extra caution, of course. 3. Riders for the most parts have the same traffic flow as pedestrians. If you're turning right, you'll most likely cross both the sidewalk and the bike path at the same time.

aix1 5y ago

Pardon if I'm misunderstanding the layout you're describing, but I do wonder: 1. How often do pedestrians wander into those bike lane? 2. What are the rules at intersections? Specifically, does a bike lane along a major road have priority over minor roads at intersections, or are bikes required to give way to all traffic from both the major and the minor roads? 3. How obvious is it to drivers turning right from the rightmost lane that they might, in fact, be crossing a bike lane?

siva7 5y ago
All the answers to this questions have a simple guideline for cyclists, drivers and pedestrians altogether: slow down if you can't predict what will happen next. There is no magic behind it. Someone won't pay attention and the difference between a crash or a near miss is usually at least one paid attention and slowed down.
mcntsh 5y ago
I can answer for Berlin: 1. Depends on where. In busy areas it happens a lot. You just have to be careful when there are people around. 2. The bike lanes have their own traffic lights, which are on the same cycle as the cross walks to the right of them, and the main road/lights to the left. 3. It's obvious since these bike lanes are everywhere; it's just apart of driving. I will say it's a little worse in the West of the city though!
flyinglizard 5y ago
1. Pedestrians do wander into bike lines quite a bit but I think it's improving because of the sheer number of e-bikes and scooters out there now. 2. The sidewalks and bike paths run together, and road crossings are dual marked. Everyone needs to exercise extra caution, of course. 3. Riders for the most parts have the same traffic flow as pedestrians. If you're turning right, you'll most likely cross both the sidewalk and the bike path at the same time.