Agreed. Bike lanes are where the most unpredictable stuff happens : the door zone, driveways, truck loading, tree-mulchers.
Also, bike lanes are actually a sinister public policy that deliberately puts drivers against cyclists and here's why.
Cities want to reduce traffic, but don't take the political risk to raise the costs of driving (fuel taxes, geofencing etc). Instead they build useless bike lanes with the deliberate side effect of slowing car traffic.
What this does is generate animosity toward cyclists instead of where is should be directed: city hall.
I'm a lifelong bike commuter in a city that's increased bike lanes over the years. I think bike lanes are bad for both cyclists and drivers.
> Also, bike lanes are actually a sinister public policy that deliberately puts drivers against cyclists
They're actually favored by motorists and facilities advocates since they get cyclists out of the way of cars. The unpredictable stuff you mention is just stuff that cyclists have to deal with for the convenience of motorists.
In fact, in New York the law for cyclists proceeding at less than the normal speed of traffic states:
>> Upon all roadways, any bicycle or in-line skate shall be driven either on a usable bicycle or in-line skate lane or, if a usable bicycle or in-line skate lane has not been provided, near the right-hand curb or edge of the roadway or upon a usable right-hand shoulder in such a manner as to prevent undue interference with the flow of traffic
The last clause shows that it's not for safety; it's for the convenience of motorists.
Also, bike lanes are actually a sinister public policy that deliberately puts drivers against cyclists and here's why.
Cities want to reduce traffic, but don't take the political risk to raise the costs of driving (fuel taxes, geofencing etc). Instead they build useless bike lanes with the deliberate side effect of slowing car traffic.
What this does is generate animosity toward cyclists instead of where is should be directed: city hall.
I'm a lifelong bike commuter in a city that's increased bike lanes over the years. I think bike lanes are bad for both cyclists and drivers.