Cycling on Sidewalks, cont.

Contrary to popular belief, sidewalk riding is generally less safe than using the roadway for the following reasons:

• Sidewalks are not designed for vehicles.
• There is a risk of collision with a pedestrian.
• Sidewalk cyclists are at a high risk for crashes at intersections and driveways because they are approaching from an unexpected position, and at several times the speed of a pedestrian.