Does anyone have tips for biking in the suburbs where the threat of right hooks is so much higher because of drivers not being accustomed to cyclists and pedestrians?

I may have to commute to a suburb for work (bus, then bike) and I’d prefer to bike on the sidewalk, but I also assume the right hook threat at lights is going to be VERY bad. No bike lanes.

Any tips besides an obnoxious amount of high visibility gear and lights?

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Hmmm. I did have some tips on this, but my post seems to have been deleted.

Sorry. Been away from fishbowl for a while.
I do recommend not riding on the sidewalk. When drivers approach a cross street or parking lot entrance, they are looking for traffic in the street and even if they notice the sidewalk, they are not expecting anyone going faster than walking pace.
I got plinked on the sidewalk once. The driver was looking up the street and I was just watching her come right at me.
Take the lane and get a super bright tail light with a strobe setting.
I use a Knog Cobber Mid. It is crazy bright. Nobody can claim they don't see me. : )

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