I believe that, at this point in our lives, we do not have to spare anymore space to cars. Yes, I know that we have to get around from one place to another efficiently and roads are the only way to move about via motor vehicles. However, those aren't the only means of transportation and I feel as though others have not been revered as much as they should have. This is why I can look at a city bike road being built and shake my head if it's being halted.
Usually, I am not the kind of person who scoffs at news stories with groups of people protesting, since the causes are typically legitimate. However, an article that was posted on the Global Edmonton website spoke about how residents are concerned about the building of such city bike lanes being created. They believe that their accessibility on the road, as car operators, is going to be hindered by these. Bicycle authorities like Linus Bike would most likely weigh in on this kind of story.
When it comes to these roads being built, I feel as though there is a number of concerns which accompany the process. One of them, according to the article, was a proposed reduced amount of parking space, more specifically the creation of a 15 minute loading zone to make it harder for people to station their vehicles. They also said that they were not consulted in terms of this process. I understand that it's important to speak out when you have concerns, construction or not, but there's no reason why these folks should be worried.
If there's one thing that I would expect these stories to show, it's the element of support. People want to see these roads being created, I am sure, which means that people would want to back it up. Cyclists have been vying for ways to get around safely and the creation of roads intended only for them is something that I am in full support of. I just hope that the backing of others can be seen in time since I don't want to see this level of potential go to waste.
As someone who rode his bicycle about constantly until it was stolen, I would have loved to see a city bike road system come about where I live. Sometimes it's difficult to keep your sights on everything, scanning your surroundings while you continue to ride on. I just don't want to see a lack of support come about if this idea is proposed. If it happens, however, you better believe that I will be the first one to jump onboard to see it occur.
Usually, I am not the kind of person who scoffs at news stories with groups of people protesting, since the causes are typically legitimate. However, an article that was posted on the Global Edmonton website spoke about how residents are concerned about the building of such city bike lanes being created. They believe that their accessibility on the road, as car operators, is going to be hindered by these. Bicycle authorities like Linus Bike would most likely weigh in on this kind of story.
When it comes to these roads being built, I feel as though there is a number of concerns which accompany the process. One of them, according to the article, was a proposed reduced amount of parking space, more specifically the creation of a 15 minute loading zone to make it harder for people to station their vehicles. They also said that they were not consulted in terms of this process. I understand that it's important to speak out when you have concerns, construction or not, but there's no reason why these folks should be worried.
If there's one thing that I would expect these stories to show, it's the element of support. People want to see these roads being created, I am sure, which means that people would want to back it up. Cyclists have been vying for ways to get around safely and the creation of roads intended only for them is something that I am in full support of. I just hope that the backing of others can be seen in time since I don't want to see this level of potential go to waste.
As someone who rode his bicycle about constantly until it was stolen, I would have loved to see a city bike road system come about where I live. Sometimes it's difficult to keep your sights on everything, scanning your surroundings while you continue to ride on. I just don't want to see a lack of support come about if this idea is proposed. If it happens, however, you better believe that I will be the first one to jump onboard to see it occur.
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