Parlor-soldier t1_j8z6swq wrote on February 18, 2023 at 12:22 AM

Is there conclusive evidence Bike lanes do anything for safety? Most accidents I have seen are at intersections and bike lanes do nothing for that. Unless we are willing to invest and maintain the infrastructure for separate stop lights with a bike cycle, I don’t really see the point of bike lanes.

arivas26 t1_j91dcj1 wrote on February 18, 2023 at 2:18 PM

Yes, study after study. The quickest of google searches will show you that around the world protected bike lanes keep people safer and encourage more people to use their bicycles. It’s not a secret at this point.

nygrl811 t1_j8zc1zy wrote on February 18, 2023 at 1:03 AM

And unless cyclists are willing to OBEY THE TRAFFIC LAWS!!!! Bike lanes do jack shit when people fly through red lights - iM oN a BiKe - bicycles are subject to the same laws as cars i clouding stopping at red lights and stop signs.

Locksmith-Pitiful t1_j8zqrat wrote on February 18, 2023 at 3:04 AM

Unless drivers are willing to obey traffic laws, car lanes do jack shit.

I can make stupid arguments too 🤡

laterbacon t1_j9038cr wrote on February 18, 2023 at 5:00 AM

The belief that everyone on a bike is some lawless asshole is a wrong one. There have been a bunch of studies about it and I linked a couple below.

Also since you're so concerned about people on bikes obeying traffic laws, when you're in your car I assume you come to a complete and full stop at every stop sign? You must also obey every speed limit every time, never daring to go 30+ in a 25...

Of course, drivers have a great track record around here of obeying traffic laws and being generally respectful.