How do you feel about sharing the road with bicyclists? How cyclist-friendly is your area?

[JDPriestly]

47. Bike lanes on major streets create a real problem in LA.

When traffic is very light, there is no problem, but honestly when traffic gets heavier or at night, bikes are very dangerous. Often they cannot be seen. They are unpredictable. It's really a mess on the streets.

We have an aging population. That means cataracts -- not bad enough to operate but bad enough to impair night vision slightly.

Too many bike riders do not wear reflective clothing at night. Some dress in dark colors. They cannot be seen.

Also bike lanes compete with parking. You can have one or the other. The last thing we need is fewer lanes for cars on major streets.

And remember, many, many people cannot choose to ride a bicycle even if they want to. Their hips and legs are not strong enough. They are not young enough.

In my experience, bike riders are an arrogant bunch. Sorry, but that's my experience. Bikes should be granted good lanes on side streets and not compete with cars. They will lose every time.

I try to be very careful of bicycles and I think that may make more of a problem than those who are careless. Bikes are confusing to drivers.