ConfiaEnElProceso t1_j6l1o99 wrote on January 31, 2023 at 2:01 AM

Reply to comment by LowPermission9 in Third Bicyclist Killed in Philadelphia in January 2023 - Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia by hdhcnsnd

Yeah, the suburbs need better bike infrastructure as well.

But if you think Philly is safer, lanes or not, you are way off.

I live in the city and bike commute to the burbs every day. Yeah, i have to plan my way around crazy 4 lane roads with 35-45 mph speed limits, but the side streets are way, way, way safer than any side street in philly.

LowPermission9 t1_j6lh8bg wrote on January 31, 2023 at 4:01 AM

This is true about the side streets. Still, the main roads are rough. I live right on Montgomery Ave in a 25mph zone where the minimum most people drive is 35-40. Also it’s 2 lanes each way with no shoulder. Same for Lancaster Ave. tbh, I’d rather bike on Columbus or Washington than here.

the_sun_and_the_moon t1_j6lrg06 wrote on January 31, 2023 at 5:37 AM

Lancaster should be a single lane in both directions. It’s crazy to even walk those sidewalks in Ardmore with cars buzzing you.

LowPermission9 t1_j6mfg31 wrote on January 31, 2023 at 10:52 AM

Yes!

ConfiaEnElProceso t1_j6mgrke wrote on January 31, 2023 at 11:10 AM

That's pretty much where i work. yeah. I avoid them like the plague.