The linked-to piece isn't only about bikes, but also improved pedestrian use. > The results show that making streets friendlier for bikes — and sidewalks frien

The linked-to piece isn't only about bikes, but also improved pedestrian use. > The results show that making streets friendlier for bikes — and sidewalks friendlier for pedestrians — is actually good for business. The rise of “complete streets” and “road diets,” as urban planners call them, has been a huge boon to businesses in cities. What were the two cities you refer to? In general, people tend to see the "spandex bros", but not the poorer people who bike due to economic necessity. If we know what cities you refer to we might be able to dig up the relevant traffic studies.