[SDCBC] Fwd: Passing side, suicide

[JonIsaacs at aol.com]

In a message dated 4/16/2008 2:16:57 PM Pacific Daylight Time, 
serge at issakov.org writes:

> Right, and not only do I prevent my front wheel from getting ahead of a 
> rear bumper on my left, but in that situation I usually look back, 
> signal/negotiate if required, and move left, getting directly behind (preferably in the 
> driver's rear view mirror visual zone) the slowing/turning vehicle if not 
> passing it on the left.  That  yellow raised barrier design in the photo 
> physically inhibits or even prevents the cyclist from being able to do that, even more 
> than the painted bike lane stripes (solid or dashed) that go all the way to 
> the intersection around here inhibit/discourage cyclists from doing it.
> 
> Serge
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Serge: 

I imagine everyone reading this list is in agreement with you on this one.  
With a barrier in the photo, the only reasonable thing to do is stop behind the 
rear of the truck and wait for the truck to clear.  In San Diego, one could 
already be positioned in the proper lane though it might be necessary to 
disregard improper lane markings.

Jon



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