Most cyclists who run stop signs are acting no differently than motorists who roll through stop signs. Both are technically illegal, both are realistically relatively minor offences. Provided you can see that the way is clear before crossing, I don't see the point in getting up in arms about this.
Things I do find problematic:
- cyclists switching from road to sidewalk and vice versa. Pick one.
- cyclists riding the wrong way in a bike lane (surprisingly common in Waterloo Region)
- cyclists riding on the sidewalk when a bike lane is present
- cyclists not signalling their intentions
Most of the bad behaviour is due to cyclists lacking the capability to signal properly or the confidence to take their rightful place on the road. Proper education regarding this in school would help immensely.
Things I do find problematic:
- cyclists switching from road to sidewalk and vice versa. Pick one.
- cyclists riding the wrong way in a bike lane (surprisingly common in Waterloo Region)
- cyclists riding on the sidewalk when a bike lane is present
- cyclists not signalling their intentions
Most of the bad behaviour is due to cyclists lacking the capability to signal properly or the confidence to take their rightful place on the road. Proper education regarding this in school would help immensely.