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Thanks for posting that bethandr. Interesting reading. I've often felt that way about cycle lanes and absolutely hate cycle lanes which share the carriageway with other vehicles. I think they are a massive mistake in road planning. They create the perception that cyclists belong exclusively in demarked areas and are wrong to cycle more defensively. They also promote a misguided sense of safety amoung certain riders. They also promote undertaking of both dangerous vehicles and other riders.
I also concur that on occasion it is safer to 'pre-empt' a light and move off before an HGV has the opportunity to place you under undue pressure. This is how I personally approach it and I'm sure I'm overdue a fine for doing it.