Bike lanes are unsafe

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration most bicycle accidents that occur involve motorists. With that being said, where is the prudence of cyclists who have no qualms about riding in bike lanes, next to 3,000 pound-plus vehicles traveling at speeds of 30 mph or more?

Do they think the white lines painted on the street will protect them from a motorist texting or involved in some sort of distracted behavior?

Granted, the number of bicyclists using bike lanes far exceeds the number riding in the same lane as vehicles. However, the danger of bike lanes remain.

Portable cement barriers that are used during road construction would definitely offer bicyclists more protection, but I’m guessing cost would be an issue.

As a cyclist I do most of my riding on bike paths. I understand that many cyclists out of necessity, must use bike lanes to commute and for them, I feel sorry.

John Livaich, Oak Lawn