Cycle lane or another sad joke

[DaveB]

And then there is Chicago, with it's "bicycle friendly" Mayor.  

Many main streets there have bike lanes.  However, the lay-out is; a parking lane against the curb, then a bike lane on the traffic side of the parking lane, then the car/truck/bus lane.  So, every time a car pulls into or out of a parking spot, they cross directly over the bike lane.  Most drivers do it with out even a glance to see if there is a bicycle there.  Then, of course, at every intersection any car turning right also cuts across the bike lane.

Another example of bike lanes designed by those who don't ride and who will never understand the needs of those who do.

    

[Tourista829]

Tony, it is called Rednecks and they are as plentiful as the Gators. They too are on the side of the road.

[tonythomson]

Tony, it is called Rednecks and they are as plentiful as the Gators. They too are on the side of the road.

But I love  Rednecks  if they are being a pain I go over in my best English accent and just talk to them.  They have all been apologetic.  "AAW sorry man" I asked one bunch of five - smiling & friendly - if they planned on going to the bar that night and boasting to their friends as to how tough they are, 5 of them picking on a grey haired old granddad, on his own, in a strange land? I added "well I'm from England and you've let yourself down and your country" shook their hands and rode off to "AAW sorry man"    Still makes me laugh.

[Tourista829]

Tony, you are something else, we need more people, like you, with your sense of humor. You are also very lucky indeed.