I don't disagree, but the reason we don't is because of the intense road rage it causes in drivers.

I first found John Forester's book in the library in the 90s, and it felt like a tome of secret, special knowledge. Then, I read more of it, and it did not match my experiences.

Jason Slaughter has now done a very extensive takedown video on his Not Just Bikes channel, which is far more congruent with what I have seen. Taking the lane is effective when there's no other choice, when it's too narrow for cars to pass, but drivers will try anyway.

Otherwise, there's very little that's safe about it.

Also often called "taking the primary position". It's often done to prevent close passes by forcing drivers who want to overtake to wait for a gap in the next lane

The Netherlands would like a word.

Toronto has a pretty sweet setup with bike lanes that have their own bike street lamps. Seems to work very well for a city of millions.

I live in a city in the US that has "bike lights" at the intersections. These give bicyclists the right of way without "letting" cars go as well.

Little longer of a traffic light, but makes biking waaaaay more approachable for newbie bicyclists (like me!)

Unfortunately, this is the only place I've ever seen them implemented.

Extensive unlit tunnels five feet tall and two and a half feet wide. Entry and exit is by vertical shaft only.