Akar.Zaephyr
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I guess majority of people's negative thoughts come from a fact they think lane splitting is supposed to be done regardless of speed.
In reality, this right only works in slow-moving or jammed up traffic, not at any given speed - at least from my experience in any country it is legal.
Also, in Poland, some cities started to allow bikes to drive on bus lanes, as an alternative for traffic filtering, so that's nice. I'm not sure it would work in US as I don't know how situation looks like in city centers, especially that I think (correct me if I'm wrong!) public communication is not as popular as in Europe?
Some of the comments under the article are unbelievable.
I commute on a moped daily and truth be told, cars don't even have to move aside to make space for me - all they need to do is keep their car in the center of their lane and I can pass them just fine. It's amazing how even such a trivial, simple task is beyond some people's attention span. I haven't encountered any driver deliberately cutting me off, those that obstructed my way were simply clueless but I don't get angry with them - I just stop and wait until traffic moves, freeing up some space, and sometimes they notice me in the mirror and move aside a little, which I thank them for when passing. And that's really all it takes - a pint of understanding and empathy and we can share the road just fine.
But some people just won't get off their high horse...
In reality, this right only works in slow-moving or jammed up traffic, not at any given speed - at least from my experience in any country it is legal.
Also, in Poland, some cities started to allow bikes to drive on bus lanes, as an alternative for traffic filtering, so that's nice. I'm not sure it would work in US as I don't know how situation looks like in city centers, especially that I think (correct me if I'm wrong!) public communication is not as popular as in Europe?
Some of the comments under the article are unbelievable.
I commute on a moped daily and truth be told, cars don't even have to move aside to make space for me - all they need to do is keep their car in the center of their lane and I can pass them just fine. It's amazing how even such a trivial, simple task is beyond some people's attention span. I haven't encountered any driver deliberately cutting me off, those that obstructed my way were simply clueless but I don't get angry with them - I just stop and wait until traffic moves, freeing up some space, and sometimes they notice me in the mirror and move aside a little, which I thank them for when passing. And that's really all it takes - a pint of understanding and empathy and we can share the road just fine.
But some people just won't get off their high horse...