It isn't. Police should not be ticketing cyclists. A driver kills a pedestrian every week in this state. A cyclist hasn't in decade. Drivers also injure pedestrians daily. 

The rules should reflect what is practical and safe. Punitively enforcing the letter of the law for cyclists while drivers routinely double the speed limit on this street is misguided. 

I am also extra cautious around pedestrians when biking, so are most cyclists. Thats part of why, along with greater visibility, ability to talk to people and look them in the face, maneuverability, smaller profile, slower speeds, and not weighing, thousands of pounds is why bikes should not be treated with the same logic as cars around pedestrians. My video shows exactly that.