I'd much rather ride my bike, but after close call after close call, and even intentionally threatening behavior, I stopped riding and started exclusively walking. Also in the US, and I follow the law very carefully when riding. Doesn't matter. I've had things thrown at me, been coal-rolled, been tailgated by large trucks honking, been screamed at by little old ladies telling me pay my taxes.
The infrastructure isn't there, and well meaning bike lanes make it worse by encouraging bad and unpredictable behaviors. There are bad cyclists out there. there are many more that try to follow the rules. There needs to be an investment in infrastructure, maintenance, education and enforcement. Until then, I'll keep walking to commute and riding for pleasure.