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Originally Posted by Stud_McCool
The problem with these bike lanes is that 50% of the cyclists don't even use them! Why are they always riding along 1st street SW?
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You have zero facts to support this. The debate can be done without making things up.
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Originally Posted by Stud_McCool
Why bother building dedicated bike lanes then if cyclists are just gonna end up using vehicle lanes? Can I drive my car on a bike lane because it's more convenient for me?
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If you build dedicated bike lanes you can help filter the bike traffic to those routes. Many cyclists will want a safer route, so they will gravitate to the routes that will enable them to get to their destination quickly and safely. There will always be bikes that go on regular streets and roads, but they are allowed to do that as well. When I am biking I try and go on roads that have bike lanes, even if it takes me a few blocks out of my way. There are less cars on these routes, the speed limits are lower, and I feel safer.
To answer your question directly, no you cannot drive in a bike lane. It's a bike lane. Roads are not called car lanes or automobile lanes. Roads are to be shared by all parties that are allowed to be on them, including bikes.