How to Pick Your Next Bike Lane Battle
Bike infrastructure is one of the most high-return investments a city can make. It allows people to get around town at a very affordable price point while helping residents stay healthy at the same time. And the wear-and-tear bikes create on roads is a tiny fraction of the wear-and-tear caused by cars, meaning that a bike-friendly city can spend far less on routine maintenance. Bike access is also good for businesses, with several studies showing that businesses see a jump in profits when bike lanes are added.
So you’re on board with the benefits of biking. But what’s next? How do you move your city in the direction of greater bike access, without getting bogged down in arguments about biking vs. parking, or where to put the next bike lane?