As a frequent bicyclists, one of my regular frustrations is the inadequate bicycle detection.  The industry guidelines suggest a single 6-foot long detection zone at the stop bar in a bike lane or in vehicle lanes is adequate.  However, when I am on my bike, approaching an intersection with one or two vehicles waiting, and see the light go green, I often groan because I can see the green light will not last long enough for me to make it.  I am left with the choice of pumping really hard to tr...
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