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Originally Posted by OldDartmouthMark
While I totally support safe biking lanes, just like I support sidewalks for pedestrians, I think it’s a misnomer to assume that cycling lanes are going to take a large bite out of traffic.
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I actually somewhat agree with this. In certain parts of the city, a critical mass of cyclists will make a noticeable dent in auto traffic--but it probably won't be transformative. The important point is that as long as our bike lanes aren't taking up big chunks of former motor-vehicle lanes, they're
not contributing to congestion, as so many people assume they must be.