With gas prices being what they are I am commuting to work and back on my bike these days. It usually takes me about 45 min (20 miles each way) because, of course, I am traveling at rush hour. I take a route that bypasses any major freeways. However, I do travel some busy 2-3 lane streets. So, what do I do? I split lanes. Yes, it's legal here in California. I don't speed by at obnoxious speeds and if I don't think there is enough room, I don't do it. It saves me at least 10 minutes off my commute going to and coming from work each day.
There is one section in particular as I approach the on and off ramp to the 78 that is particularly congested. Three lanes of traffic each direction and it is bumper to bumper. But as I approach it's like the parting of the red seas! The cars will actually move over to give me room to pass. Not all of them, but a good majority. So to these drivers I say THANK YOU!
