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Does anyone know what would be the best way to get these bike lanes? Is the only way to petition our local politicians or are there any other ways?
by Regardsyjc 8y ago
Does anyone know what would be the best way to get these bike lanes? Is the only way to petition our local politicians or are there any other ways?
- CydeWeys 8y agoMore cyclists need to die. Unfortunately I'm not joking -- a lot of the protected bike lanes we've gotten recently have been along stretches where cyclists (sometimesore than one) have died. That's what it takes to override the nimbyists in the local Community Boards. But for a less morbid suggestion, you should join Transportation Alternatives (and its mailing lists!) and go to the Community Board meetings they send notices about where bike lanes will be debated. Every voice in favor helps. I've spoken at a bunch of em.
- caro_douglos 8y agoAnother alternative is to attempt to get federal funding (local politicians love padding the budget): https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/environment/bicycle_pedestrian/funding/funding_opportunities.cfm https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/environment/bicycle_pedestrian/fund... This explained a number of dumb bike lanes (which lead to nowhere) in my 'hood.