While the letter makes some valid points, I find that sometimes peds and cyclists rely on the law as an invisibile shield, excusing them from defensive activities and self responsibility. No matter what legislation may be in place, the laws of physics are never superseded. In a confrontation with a vehicle, you will never win. Be aware of this, because being right legally does not prevent injury or death.
One of my peeves is, as the driver of a large vehicle, i find cyclists pass on the right at stop lights and then i must try to get around them when the traffic moves and they can't keep up. This is a challenge with wide mirrors, etc.
While I admire your willingness to keep it on the road, there is no lane between my vehicle and the sidewalk to the right. Do not assume I can see you, and do not assume I am not turning right because, beside me, you cannot see my signal.
Be careful out there .

In my state bicyclists have the right to the outboard lane if they are legally entitled to ride on the street. That means if they are going 15mph, then by the law following motorists have to do the same, until they can safely pass to the left.

I'm puzzled by this as well.

He is telling drivers to look right?

Is he riding against traffic? Doesn't that break every rule you are taught as a bike rider?

Ride with traffic and your problem is solved.

Also, being alive is better than trying to argue with an SUV.

joeschmoe wrote:
I'm puzzled by this as well.

He is telling drivers to look right?

Is he riding against traffic? Doesn't that break every rule you are taught as a bike rider?

Ride with traffic and your problem is solved.

Also, being alive is better than trying to argue with an SUV.

I wondered whether the good Major was inclined to violate the laws of Utah, also!

Utah Code 41-6a-1105. Operation of bicycle or moped on and use of roadway -- Duties, prohibitions.

(1) A person operating a bicycle or a moped on a roadway at less than the normal speed of traffic at the time and place and under the conditions then existing shall ride as near as practicable to the right-hand edge of the roadway except when:
(a) overtaking and passing another bicycle or vehicle proceeding in the same direction;
(b) preparing to make a left turn at an intersection or into a private road or driveway;
(c) traveling straight through an intersection that has a right-turn only lane that is in conflict with the straight through movement; or
(d) reasonably necessary to avoid conditions that make it unsafe to continue along the right-hand edge of the roadway including:
(i) fixed or moving objects;
(ii) parked or moving vehicles;
(iii) bicycles;
(iv) pedestrians;
(v) animals;
(vi) surface hazards; or
(vii) a lane that is too narrow for a bicycle and a vehicle to travel safely side by side within the lane.

(2) A person operating a bicycle or moped on a highway shall operate in the designated direction of traffic.

(3) (a) A person riding a bicycle or moped on a roadway may not ride more than two abreast with another person except on paths or parts of roadways set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles.
(b) If allowed under Subsection (3)(a), a person riding two abreast with another person may not impede the normal and reasonable movement of traffic and shall ride within a single lane.

(4) If a usable path for bicycles has been provided adjacent to a roadway, a bicycle rider may be directed by a traffic-control device to use the path and not the roadway.

Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 2, 2005 General Session

I too tried riding my bike instead of driving, but gave it up because it was too dangerous.

Bikes and cars do not mix well, either on the street or on the sidewalk.

If cities want to contribute to us using less fuel, then city planners have to take bicycles into consideration when designing transportation routes.

The trail from lower Provo all the way up Provo canyon is a joy for bicyclist. There are few points of contact with motor vehicles.

If I had a way to get to work on a bike without the danger and heartburn of dealing with traffic, I would certainly do it.