I’ll pass.

A. for the same reason that motorists obsessively overtake cyclists in traffic, then "force the bikers to have to pass them at the next light anyway". That is, because they can, and they aren't really thinking ahead _at all_. Which one is the "then have to pass them" is just a matter of which side of the lens you're viewing from.
B. for that reason, I generally chose to remain in the order I arrived at *unless* the line was so long it looked like it would take multiple light cycles. In that case, I would try to arrange it to be the last one through on the first cycle, that way I had the road all to myself for the next few minutes. When Irvine St backs up for a 15-20 minute delay at 5 pm, it's just stupid for me to sit there sucking fumes and wasting my time, instead of riding to the front and being gone. It's not little old me causing the backup there, it's all the people in 6 passenger cars, riding all alone.
C. If either one of us has to pass the other twice, we're both doing something wrong.

Have to pass them? In rush hour, biking often takes the same amount of time as driving. The few seconds you take to “have to pass” someone could have easily been spent chillin and you’d get to your destination at the same time, I promise!

I’d like to know why cars pull into the middle of intersections when there’s no room for them to clear it before the light changes.

I drive, bike, and walk. Everyone sucks.

I agree… hot mass is going to be your best bet! https://ra.co/clubs/74874

As in “Y won’t they fix Mall Drive?”

As in “Y did they build a mall on top of a slag dump?”

I mean this with 100% sincerity: when the weather gets nicer, rent a bike and ride on a safe road with traffic and traffic lights. You'll understand the instinct.

About half of collisions in Allegheny County are red-light rear-ends.

Obviously be aware of the whole situation, but generally you don't want to be last in the line.

The Y46 or the Y1 will get you there!

never go to Midas or Pep Boys...simply rip offs every time.

Penndot pub380 calls out that bikes can.

(EDIT: And that vehicle code explicitly calls out motorcycles, which bicycles are not)

Chapter nine has a whole section on it.

>GETTING THROUGH TRAFFIC JAMS
Traffic jams do not have to stop you—that is one of the biggest ad - van tages of bicycling in the city. However, in the tight quarters of a tie-up, take extra care. Stopped cars in a traffic jam present the same hazards as parked cars: blindspots, doors and unpredictable starts and turns.
If there is an open passing lane, use it rather than thread between cars. If the street is completely plugged, pick your way forward slowly and with your hands on the brake levers. Remember, any car door could open!
If you are in a traffic jam, you can be sure that the cars will not move, since they have nowhere to go. However, if there is an open driveway or parking space into which a car could turn, you have to assume that it will. Look to see whether the car's front wheels are turned. Move away from the side of the car as you pass, and try to get the driver's attention as you approach the front of the car.
When cars are stopped, but not completely bumper to bumper, be very wary of cars from other lanes cutting across in the gaps. Stop and look before you move out into a gap. Be especially careful if the vehicle you are passing, like many vans, does not have a hood you can see over.

Thank you, I appreciate the fact that even crossed your mind!

Ok gotcha, that would be Southland across the street. Sadly, unless you are ready to head back around 2 pm I can't help you out.

As a biker I do it when there’s lots of room. Then I don’t have to worry about people turning right etc. not a good idea when you’re packed in close side by side.

No, it's the one next to Firestone. I think maybe across from the Chipotle?

Do you mean the Midas across from Century Square or the one across from Southland?

Yes Smithfield St!! Thank you!

You can use Google maps and it'll show you the best PRT route for that time of day. It'll give you detailed directions including all the stops and where to walk to catch the bus.

Catch the Y46 from any stop along Smithfield St … did you mean that & not Smithton?

I do this at certain intersections. Depends on the amount of traffic etc and how narrow it coming up. And if I'm turning or not. If I don't do this, then when I get behind a line of cars at a light I get right in the middle of the lane and then move back to the right after the intersection so I'm not taken out by turning cars or people cutting me off at the other end of the intersection.

If you have some situation awareness, you can expect that guy on the bike you just passed to try to snake up to the front of the line at a red light and prevent it by positioning your car close to the curb or a parked vehicle, and close to the car in front you. The cyclist will need to risk passing on the left or the other side of the road to get in front. Bonus points if you can roll some coal while he's back there.

Pa loves doing that with codes.

Unfortunately lane filtering is illegal for motorcycles in PA. So is splitting, but I wouldn't feel comfortable doing that until it was legal long enough for car drivers to get used to it. Splitting & filtering are both legal in CA and have been forever. Filtering will be legal in UT soon. I think a few other states are discussing making filtering legal as well.

Filtering protects anyone on two wheels from getting hit from behind and also helps ease traffic congestion.

Let them go. They move faster and are generally not on their phones delaying traffic.

Oh wow. I rarely bike, but I’ve always gotten in line with everyone because that seemed safer. The more you know.