Originally Posted by
CliffordK
I wouldn't put the "Bicycles May Use Full Lane" signs up on all roads. I think the McKenzie pass was a unique place where it has no shoulders, and at least once opened to cars, both moderate bike and vehicle traffic, and I found it tough to stay in my normal place 6" from the edge of the road as fatigue was setting in.
On heavily used bike routes, I still like the "Share the Road" or "Bicycles on the Roadway" signs.
The 3', 4', or 5' signs are also a nice way to indicate both the presence of bikes, and appropriate passing techniques.
I don't mean to quibble--they're all good signs. I think a big problem in many locations is that BOTH drivers and cyclists are unaware that bikes are permitted (and encouraged) to use the entire lane in some circumstances. All of these signs go a long way toward addressing that problem.