Originally Posted by
pdlamb
What difference does riding on a shoulder make? Does a 4" stripe of white paint provide an impenetrable barrier or something?
Seems like the two worst accidents I've read about this year involved (1) a driver running a paceline down on the shoulder, and (2) a drunk driver crossing not just white paint, but yellow paint, and running down a group of cyclists on the opposite side of the road.
Prior research has shown that paved shoulders tend to result in fewer erratic motor vehicle driver maneuvers, more predictable bicyclist riding behavior and enhanced comfort levels for both motorists and bicyclists.
Bicycle Safety Guide and Countermeasure Selection System
bike lanes and paved shoulders are often the safest place to ride, especially where motor vehicle speeds exceed 45 MPH or heavy traffic is present
https://www.bikemn.org/mn-bicycling-...s-of-the-road/
Last edited by prj71; 08-08-22 at 02:32 PM.