The picture above is taken at 5:45PM today. Look at that traffic going nowhere! Most of the vehicles are single occupants. Meanwhile on the right side of the frame is the single track that I ride on. Clear sailing for me! I did not pass many of these vehicles because of taking the picture and putting the camera away, but I was being productive. Oh sure, some of the drivers were on the phone making plans, getting shopping lists together or whatever they were doing SITTING, WAITING.
Meanwhile, I hopped back on my bike and pedaled up the single track. No stoppages and no impatience as I was moving right along making progress towards home. Okay some of the people beat me home, but they were probably frustrated at the commute home. How do I know, because I was usually frustrated by waiting in traffic.
There is a better way! One day maybe they will shut down one lane in each direction on this road and allow a full bike lane, as is being considered in Vancouver.
Meanwhile, I hopped back on my bike and pedaled up the single track. No stoppages and no impatience as I was moving right along making progress towards home. Okay some of the people beat me home, but they were probably frustrated at the commute home. How do I know, because I was usually frustrated by waiting in traffic.
There is a better way! One day maybe they will shut down one lane in each direction on this road and allow a full bike lane, as is being considered in Vancouver.
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