6 months and 3600km later, I find I get hassled a lot less than i used to, riding home after dark.
This is what's changed:
My jersey is a lighter colour and has reflective piping
My hydration pack has reflective piping
My gloves have reflective piping
My flashy lights are brighter
My tolerance for cars and buses passing a little closer is a little better than it was
My SPD shoes have a reflective panel on the heel
My anticipation is probably better
I signal more assertively, leaving no doubt that I will occupy that spot on the road in the next few seconds.
I occupy the spot where drivers expect to see cars, just to the left of lane centre (we drive on the left in Oz)
I make sure I'm seen
I ride faster.
I still get nervous riding in the dark in the rain
Don Shipp, I love that link to the Theory of Big. Works brilliantly for me.