In the Portland Metro area, we are building new bike paths as we speak, even though we can’t afford it. The reason being that IIRC correctly, Minneapolis was recently named as the bike path capital of the US...taking over Portland’s # 1 spot. Can’t have that happening!
Have you ever driven down a road without a bike path, see a biker in your lane, and want to open the passenger door as you pass said biker?
Happens to me all of the time.
Bike paths (not a bike lane on the street) are usually not good for cycling. We cyclists has the same problems with walkers two abreast or walking their dog on a 25 ft leash as you do in your car with cyclists in the road.
Not having a door to punish their offenses, I prefer to annoy motorists to taking my chances on the bike path.
Not really, I do ride a bike on the street, but I stay out of the way of autos as much as possible, riding to the right or on the shoulder, if available. I will pull over if I see several cars behind me and I can find a spot.
Oh, and I not an enviro-weenie or ride for any environmental reason, I just like to ride and stay in shape (as much as a 60+ can).