Why does that road have a double yellow? Traffic level?
That is a much nicer than many roads that I regularly ride (depending on traffic, of course).
One might ask why use road X, but for a bike commuter, there is often absolutely zero choice.
Good lights, reflectors, light colored clothing, etc, and a cyclist should be visible a mile ahead. Few drivers even doze off that long.
The article does say the cyclist was riding on the shoulder. Not a wide shoulder, but adequate for a bike. And, most vehicles just need to scoot over slightly to pass safely.
I'm a huge fan of flashing rear lights. You want the cars to know that a bike is on the road.