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GM_Pax t1_jeg8048 wrote

Not in Massachusetts.

Statewide law here is that cyclists may use the entire lane, on any and every roadway (except limited access expressways - if it has exit numbers don't go there on a bicycle ...).

We have to use the right-most lane that allows travel in our intended direction (typically only matters at intersections or when making left turns).

But whichever lane we're in, we can absolutely use every last inch of that lane.

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TheCavis t1_jeg7i7z wrote

This was the obvious outcome once the press got involved and, as an added bonus, the correct outcome based on the wording of the law. I had originally assumed he had admitted to one of the exceptions that would require registration (letting a MA resident drive or using it for business), but it sounds like the RMV just messed up and didn't have any easy way to fix the mistake.

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aquamarinerock t1_jeg7437 wrote

I mean I think there’s a difference between ‘kind’, which Boston is not, and ‘nice’. Boston is a city full of people who I feel support each other. For example, I left my phone on the green line on accident a few months back. My friend who was with me called it, a man answered. He got off the next stop and met us there and gave it back - I offered to pay, but he didn’t want anything.

Did I get extremely lucky? Yes, but I also feel like this is something that would be much less likely to happen in other cities in the US.

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AWalker17 t1_jeg6dmc wrote

The airport is the only spot I would recommend taking a cab over a rideshare from. It's quicker and cheaper. The only caveat is that if you're going to a residential address, you'll probably need to pay attention to what they're doing because for some reason, cab drivers are still not using GPS and oftentimes asking you where to go.

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