&gt;<i>then the streets are not safe for biking.</i><p>Nonsense. I regularly rode on such roads from childhood until recently, a period of some 30 years, and during all time I was at allegro of vision below legally blind. I have had precisely two accidents involving vehicles, one of which was  stationary.<p>I have zero sympathy with people who say roads are not safe. Learn some situational awareness and anticipation and get off the damn pavement. If you&#x27;re so terrified you&#x27;re creeping along on the sidewalk you might as well just give in and get the bus.