tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6931942690068259127.post6977669943301991969..comments2024-01-12T07:25:33.861-08:00Comments on Bakersfield Observed: The final word on the old O'Hare house near Beale Park and readers rant about trash along the road, texting while driving and motorcycle lane splittersRichardBeenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12542559942096218256noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6931942690068259127.post-81880751125278509852012-07-30T10:08:00.451-07:002012-07-30T10:08:00.451-07:00Forget annoying Motorcyclists lane spliting. I re...Forget annoying Motorcyclists lane spliting. I regularly ride my bicycle to and from work, which takes me down the 99 underpass at Norris. The Bicycle Lane disappears through the underpass, forcing cyclists to "claim the lane" (a completely legal maneuver) for the 150 ft of the underpass. A few months ago, as I was riding in the lane around the blind corner of the underpass, I had a 4Runner attempt to lane split between me and oncoming traffic. He had to swerve back into my lane to avoid hitting the big rig coming the other direction, and nearly hit me in the process. And I only had another 20 feet until I could get back out of traffic and let him pass. Some people have no respect for others' safety!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com