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For local riding and commuting, I think it really depends on the neighborhood and street selection. I would not ride on the busy thoroughfares. I.e. I would not ride on La Cienega Blvd, or Venice blvd, even though I think those streets have dedicated bike lanes. But, I'm in the northeast foothills/San Gabriel area and you can easily map out low traffic routes on reasonably well maintained streets. However, agree that there is always a risk, esp w/ cellphones, etc. Definitely have to keep an eye out on intersections...
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