[*BCM*] riding on the sidewalk was Re: Bostoncriticalmass Digest, Vol 39, Issue 17

[Jim Leonard]

On Wed, Sep 19, 2007 at 10:30:04AM -0400, Elisha Marshall wrote:
> I would agree. I think riding on the sidewalk is very dangerous, maybe
> not for the cyclist, but definitely for pedestrians. Most sidewalks
> aren't wide enough for walkers and bikers to share the same space
> anyway. If you must ride on the sidewalk (I'm guessing there are
> times...), please go slow and be ready to stop.

Actually it's quite dangerous for the cyclist.  Cars pulling out of 
driveways and sidestreets can't see you until it's too late and even 
when they can they aren't looking for people moving faster than walking
speed.

But if you read the MGL you will see that yes it is legal for an adult
to ride on a sidewalk except posted business districts.

--jim

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> On 9/19/07, ian schwartz <hankpiece at gmail.com> wrote:
> > Bikes are NOT allowed to ride on the sidewalk in any area. You can't
> > use it as a way to go the wrong way down a one-way street or to get
> > around slow traffic. I mean you can, but you run the risk of getting
> > ticketed.
> >
> > This morning I was waiting for the bus to work (unfortunately I work
> > too far away to ride). A girl came around the corner on her mountain
> > bike, riding on the sidewalk, and almost hit me. I love my bike and I
> > love cycling but I hate when people ride on the sidewalk. It's really
> > dangerous and inconsiderate too.
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