Bicyclists have to be hyper-vigilant when biking throughout Connecticut, especially in New Haven. This is due to the amount of traffic and narrow roadways in the area. Cars, bicycles and pedestrians share a limited amount of space and need to be aware of each other at all times. Unfortunately, motorists still think they have the right to do what they want, including opening their car doors without looking. This is an extremely dangerous situation, as bicyclists can crash into car doors and sustain very serious injuries.