Originally Posted by
Leisesturm
The o.p. had a bike lane on the road they were on. Were they in it? Unknown. The presence of a bike lane means that, the 45mph speed limit notwithstanding, bicycles are expected on that road. I'd ride it. But there is no way I would carry 16mph into an intersection where a vehicle was standing!.
To gently clarify
- The bike lane is clearly marked by thick white lines. Legally, at intersections the bike lane continues across as an "Implied bike lane", just as crosswalks do, marked or not. I was in it. I say, witnesses say, Police report says.
- The intersection was empty at the time I entered it.
- The suggestion to find another less busy route comes with the fact that those routes (mostly) are narrower, do not have bike lanes, but do have lots of parked cars. Relative danger? You decide.
I appreciate the comments though.