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I used to deal with that on my commute in Oakland and I spent a long time exploring and looking at maps and end up going about 3/4mi extra to avoid sharrows on larger roads and take the side streets. Takes longer but I feel much safer. Don't like getting sideswiped (happened twice) and screamed at (few times).

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I’m glad you found an alternative route!

I’m in a mid-sized Midwestern city and drivers just don’t get it. When I lived in Austin I felt much safer even with way more traffic, mostly because the drivers were more aware because there were plenty of cyclists on the regular.

This is actually my alternative to a much shorter and more congested route. I’m still looking for better options. Going into downtown means that I’m pretty much choosing the least bad option though.

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