@Mr_J_Abbey @emptybikelane The best solution is to narrow roadways and use that space for wider & better sidewalks. So, target your frustration at cars for plundering our valuable space. Narrowing roads and reducing turning radii will also force drivers to travel at the posted speed limits.
@Mr_J_Abbey @emptybikelane I will also add- you started by saying you were upset at cyclists getting "new" bike lanes. The bike lanes we get are converted gutters. They are cracked and damaged from heavy use of vehicles. /1
@Mr_J_Abbey @emptybikelane They are not smooth (as you do not wish to roll on them) and they tend not to be protected (as you said you don't feel safe on them) /2
@Mr_J_Abbey @emptybikelane If we are lucky, we get repurposed (read, recycled) concrete prefabs, or cheap plastic knock-down sticks. /3
@Mr_J_Abbey @emptybikelane The road that is taken from cars is not torn up and repaved to be brand new. It is filled with cracks, sewer grates, and prone to having sharp debris. But we'll take it, because it's better than nothing /4
@Mr_J_Abbey @emptybikelane I'm not saying cyclists should be prioritized at all. But (like how this post began) if we build bike lanes that are accessible to all ages and abilities (yes, WC users too! 100% post signs if we have to) then we can make a better city to travel in.
@Mr_J_Abbey @emptybikelane Never said to put bike lanes on every road. We need connectivity though. And as you said, we all just want to get to our destinations.
@Mr_J_Abbey @emptybikelane What I think I'm hearing is that you don't want to use bike lanes, b/c a protected bike lane will force cyclists to pass too close and hit you? I understand that. Sidewalks with bumps every meter it is then. The other solution is tearing up every sidewalks & pouring asphalt.