How to drive here?
Advice for motorists

You may think that this treatment will make it easier for you, but in fact, it greatly increases the risk of collisions with bicyclists by placing them on a collision course with you, where you would have to look in unusual directions -- sometimes into directions where you can not see at all.

Be very careful and drive very slowly when entering or exiting driveways along the block of Vassar Street with the sidepaths. Inch forward as you enter a driveway, because a bicyclist may be approaching from behind you on your right on the sidewalk -- traveling much faster than pedestrians, hidden in your right rear blindspot or behind parked cars. Inch forward into the driveway so that the bicyclist will be able to avoid colliding with your vehicle. Look both ways for bicyclists. The sidepaths are designated for one-way travel, but in fact, bicyclists must use them for two-way travel to avoid long detours.

As you exit a driveway, also inch forward. Remember, bicyclists may be coming from either direction, and they travel much faster than pedestrians. And if there is a group of pedestrians or another sight obstruction between you and anywhere a bicyclist might be coming from, you must assume that a bicyclist is there.

Also be very careful at the crosswalks. Remember that bicyclists travel much faster than pedestrians. The crosswalks are designed for bicyclists to enter on the near side closest to you, and a bicyclist could be coming from behind you on the right and then swerve across in front of you.

And please remember also, there is no law requiring bicyclists to ride on the sidewalks. Some will continue to ride in the streets. Be thankful that they do.