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why can't protected bike lanes go on the sidewalks- like they do in Copenhagen , Berlin, and in Cologne?

Why are people in DC so damn resistant to this wonderful space- saving approach? It does not even seem to be on the planners radars. DC has super wide sidewalks- including those on K street- the sidewalks in this city are much wider than standard Philly or NYC sidewalks. Berlin's sidewalks are only wide on some streets- but it is an old city - and yet they still have bike lanes on sidewalks- with their own traffic signals and separated to protect pedestrians.

The planners need to stop listening to the under 40 male athletic cyclists and look to other cities and countries for models that WORK WELL.

Forcing cyclists to "share the road" might be OK for a wreckless 25 year old skinny guy in lycra- and dinosaur helmet on a carbon fiber bike- but we will NEVER get a large number of people cycling if the planners continue to push for vehicular cycling options.

by w on Dec 17, 2009 11:26 am • link • report

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