DFW Point-to-Point provides an insightful post from a Vehicular Cyclist’s perspective on to how to best navigate in and out of intersections with bicycle lanes here. I hope we see more of such offerings from the more experienced cyclists among us.
The post was born of a request made from an email thread we shared, where in light of the inevitability of bicycle infrastructure noted by Fort Worth’s 400+ mile on-street bike-lane plan, we asked the Vehicular Cycling community to educate the less experienced rider on how to best ride when in a lane and when entering/exiting an intersection, as opposed to simply stating “they shouldn’t exist”.
With the momentum from the success noted in all other US cities that have begun adopting bicycle infrastructure, its development within our city is not only sought, but inevitable…Dallas is not fond of being stuck at the back of the line among its peers. Given this inevitability, our community has a strong opportunity to utilize the knowledge-base of the experienced cyclists among us, combined with taking the very best solutions adopted throughout the world, and applying a system that is not only safe and accessible, but a model to follow.
Bike Friendly Oak Cliff 
While I appreciate the link, I feel I must correct one misconception. Vehicular Cycling and experience are two entirely different things. One can be VERY experienced on a bicycle and not follow vehicular approaches. Similarly, one can be brand new on a bike and follow vehicular principles. Vehicular Cycling is also rare amongst people that ride bikes, though it is very safe.
Please don’t presume that my post speaks for anybody – it’s just how I would ride through a signaled intersection coming from a bike lane. I’m not a policy wonk, which is probably one reason why mannytmoto and I can have a positive and thought-provoking email exchange.
If you DO read the post, click on the link at the bottom to see the “before and after” bike lane video.
One can also be an experienced cyclist and realize that bike lanes are an asset to any community. They gey more people on bikes and expose people to the possibility of commuting/transportation without the use of a gas powered vehicle.
As stated in others comments lots of people don’t feel safe taking the lane and will refuse to do so. They will probably stay off the bike alltogether with this type of backward VC dogma.
If you think bike lanes don’t expose people in cars to cyclist then by all means please don’t drive, you obviously aren’t paying nearly enough attention to be behind the wheel of a car. I would go so far as to say the priveledge of driving said vehicle should be suspended from anyone who can’t/won’t accept that bike lanes are in place and being used responsibly by ALL types and ALL levels of cyclist.
I guess I don’t understand what point Major Taylor’s comment is attempting to make.
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A definite great read..Tony Brown