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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Yes. You just have to be really diligent.[/quote]

And just adding that the way some of the bike lanes are set up can make turns a little tricky. Amsterdam Ave comes to mind . . . if you're making a left turn, you have to remember that the bike lane on your left and also has a green light and you have to ensure that you're not turning into an oncoming bike. You are supposed to yield to them as well as pedestrians in the crosswalk, which puts an extra onus on you to pay close attention. [/quote]

Exactly. I don't own a car. But I rent or zipcar on average about once a month. Not everyone who uses a car is rich and I hate the anti-car whiners. I used to kind of enjoy driving in the city. It was like a game. And in some ways it was easier than the rest of America because you would always assume that someone was going to drive aggressively rather than being unclear what other drivers would do. The bikes have ruined it.

The bike lane on Amsterdam is a nightmare. I try to be conscientious and aware but it is hard to turn left across it and keep an eye out for bikers. Especially the electric bikers who are moving fast. I try to take the turn really slowly so that they have time to see what I am doing and move accordingly.

I am supportive of bikes but I think the city has gone too far in that direction. Get rid of the electric bikes. I know this will never happen but I wish they reverted to how it used to be where restaurants would only deliver in a 20 block or so radius (remember the Seinfeld episode about that?). And restaurants should make it cheaper if you pick up your food to motivate people to go get it. That would cut down on the number of bikes flying around. There also needs to be better enforcement against bikers who are going the wrong way on a one way.

And pedestrians have to be more considerate also. I patiently wait to turn across a crosswalk and someone is crossing at a ridiculously slow pace because they are checking their phone, picking their nose, or whatever else. I'm not saying you have to sprint (and I recognize that there are those who are not able to move quickly), but show a little courtesy.[/quote]

I agree bikes are part of the issue but to defend bikes, I love citibikes and e-bikes in particular, and would hate to see those overly restricted because I use them a lot (I live far from a subway). And anything that reduces cars is a good thing obviously. And the regular citi bikes are tanks and not easy to ride uphill.

But bike lanes are a mess and inconsistent. And part of the reason you see bikers going the wrong way. [/quote]

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