I think the article was just using those streets as an example that with the new construction happening on them they should have added bike lanes while they were doing the construction. I agree it is sort of odd since they aren't downtown which the title indicated what the subject was about. But I think they were just using them as an example for what could be happening in downtown and elsewhere in the city.
Also, bike paths such as ones shared by joggers, are not urban bike routes. They shouldn't really count as transportation routes for bicyclists, since they're strictly for recreational purposes. They're fine for mountain bikes, but do not work well for road bikes. I would never use a bike path as a viable route to get somewhere on a bicycle, unless I was riding for recreation, and not strictly for transportation.
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Originally Posted by STLtoSA
To switch speeds a little, I do understand (to an extent) the "bikers" issue, but to compare SA's City Bike paths (that are a relatively new thing) to Madison (one of the most progressive cities in the country) is a little ridiculous.
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Agreed. I wouldn't even compare Austin to Madison which the article tried to do. What I think it was trying to say is that San Antonio should aspire to be like Madison in that way. At least look at what they did and get some ideas from them. Since Madison is arguably the most bike friendly city in America, it makes since to pay attention to what they're doing in that area. It's just a matter of wanting to get ideas from the best.