I realize the article is about the UK, but yes, people on the US open the doors into traffic because they never would consider a cyclist is approaching. Car is

I realize the article is about the UK, but yes, people on the US open the doors into traffic because they never would consider a cyclist is approaching. Car is default, lanes are huge, and most drivers don't even imagine cycling for transportation. Cycling infrastructure in the US is typically a painted line along the gutter or parking lane, if we're lucky to get that. Because of that I'll often ride in the car lane even if there is a bike gutter, because it is so dangerous to ride next to people pulling in and out and opening their doors. I dream of visiting the Netherlands or Copenhagen to cycle one day.