That's a complete opposite of how it is in The Netherlands. I don't think it's the experience though, it highly likely it's the implementation. In any other country they often completely mess up all of the bike infrastructure, including separated bike lanes only in name (loads of steps not done).
E.g. the width of the bike lane should be based on the amount of bikes they've estimated to ride on there. Bike traffic here is measured often. If needed the bike lane is expanded. Then height differences, consistent colouring, marking, etc. It should be obvious without thinking, something that's often not the case.
E.g. the width of the bike lane should be based on the amount of bikes they've estimated to ride on there. Bike traffic here is measured often. If needed the bike lane is expanded. Then height differences, consistent colouring, marking, etc. It should be obvious without thinking, something that's often not the case.