tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7616818704326975625.post1960198181299631602..comments2024-03-18T02:16:13.180-07:00Comments on Holier than You Blog: Cyclists and Red Lightsmurphstahoehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17378354136823393492noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7616818704326975625.post-47298220752942040292013-03-15T14:44:56.064-07:002013-03-15T14:44:56.064-07:00Way back when I got my private pilot's license...Way back when I got my private pilot's license, it was legal for a pilot to disregard rules in deference of their safety.Frank Irwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09810371882645999798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7616818704326975625.post-73808396860980045592013-03-14T21:02:31.069-07:002013-03-14T21:02:31.069-07:00Excellent points. I've not cycled for many yea...Excellent points. I've not cycled for many years so forget the cyclists perspective. <br /><br />There's a big who-ha about alternatives to driving. We're even willing to spend billions on a rail system. But we fail miserably when it comes to considering bikes.Mama Loves the Beach!https://www.blogger.com/profile/17124186651406635742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7616818704326975625.post-2264251075136805242013-03-12T14:48:00.493-07:002013-03-12T14:48:00.493-07:00Very well said. I agree that there are times when...Very well said. I agree that there are times when it's best for the cyclist or pedestrian (the ones with soft bits on their exteriors, not metal and airbags!) to get through the intersection or street and out of harms way.Seeds in the City.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17328214099148207427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7616818704326975625.post-48255641392538789382013-03-12T08:55:14.254-07:002013-03-12T08:55:14.254-07:00We should make a list. At Santa Cruz crossing sand...We should make a list. At Santa Cruz crossing sandhill, southbound, I cheat over in front of left-most proceed-straight lane. On the green left arrow, I blow the red light going straight as soon as the opposing left-turn cars have cleared.<br /><br />Running that light, in clear view of everyone, just about every day, prevents me from having to cut left across 2 lanes of accelerating traffic to make the left turn at Junipero. Drivers heading straight towards alpine accelerate and drive recklessly fast to make the short green light at Alpine/Junipero. <br /><br />That whole intersection at Sandhill/Santa Cruz is a death trap. Both directions force you into seriously dangerous situations. <br /><br />The only "safe" way to proceed, both directions, is to ride right in the middle of the car lane. This is fine and legal, but I might as well be waving a KKK flag for the commuter-driver hate I incur doing this. <br />Ygdufhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02312650079946018116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7616818704326975625.post-79473869070211461262013-03-11T23:06:28.483-07:002013-03-11T23:06:28.483-07:00I agree. Because your needs are not considered you...I agree. Because your needs are not considered you end up don't weird things to stay safe. When I cross Central Expressway from Castro to Moffett, I will often do the opposite of most cyclists. I'll wait until the light is about to change before crossing so that I'm the last one through the intersection. That way I can easily take the lane and take the next left which leads to my home. After one too many close passes, you adjust what you do to stay safe. <br /><br />It's more complex than simple impatience or disrespect for the law.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com