on my way to and on my way home from work, I've only got one left turn to make each trip. Unless there is NO ONE around, I make my "left turn" as if I was a pedestrian-- wait for the first light and cross, then wait for the other light and cross. I don't get off my bike and walk it across the street, but I would if I feel the need.
If a automobile strikes you while you are in the cross walk mounted on your bicycle or MB you are 100% at fault according to the law. Being a pedestrian puts you further from the view of other vehicles. It also exposes you to traffic for a longer period of time.
That depends entirely upon the jurisdiction, as regards a bicycle in a crosswalk and who is at fault.If a automobile strikes you while you are in the cross walk mounted on your bicycle or MB you are 100% at fault according to the law. Being a pedestrian puts you further from the view of other vehicles. It also exposes you to traffic for a longer period of time. Pedestrians get hit and killed at a much higher rate per capita than bicyclists and MB users. The number one fear amongst bicyclists is being hit from the rear. Before cell phones bicyclists being hit from the rear was below 1%. Bicyclists being hit from the rear is climbing. Very few people will admit they were talking on the cell at the time of an accident. I have less close calls with traffic when I ride the tandem. Sometimes you just need a bigger hammer.