It's very telling that you assume drivers in the early morning are trying to get to work but the cyclists aren't. It sounds like you live in America in which c

It's very telling that you assume drivers in the early morning are trying to get to work but the cyclists aren't. It sounds like you live in America in which case I assure you the bike trails you speak of are inadequate to the point that using them is probably less safe than not. Where are you getting the "expected to go 55" wording from? That's not how laws are written. If you're referring to the speed limit, that's a limit, not a suggestion. Again, telling. Yes it is the cars that are dangerous, a careless bicycle rider is not capable of harming you in your car in any way. Cyclists who ride without lights after dark are irresponsible, I'll give you that.