I ride my bike and rollerblade around Austin.

If only Waymo's were on the road I wouldn't worry about bike path dividers at all.

I sometimes pace them to act as a moving shield.

Nothing else comes close, not even eye contact and being waved on by a human. The other autonomous cars that have been introduced are at least just as scary to be around as people.

sounds like you enjoy the predicability of Waymo vehicles. humans are unpredictable.