tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4164065986097493587.post7972706241661243876..comments2024-03-06T14:04:56.794-08:00Comments on WestWords: Zombie Arguments in Bike SafetyBillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05201247268381541968noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4164065986097493587.post-14512745388872843042016-07-28T08:50:36.059-07:002016-07-28T08:50:36.059-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Billhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05201247268381541968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4164065986097493587.post-36371117388628927942016-07-28T08:50:20.955-07:002016-07-28T08:50:20.955-07:00I'm with you, Unknown.I'm with you, Unknown.Billhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05201247268381541968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4164065986097493587.post-70786857943428759172016-07-28T03:44:58.523-07:002016-07-28T03:44:58.523-07:00I agree. To extend your "terror factor" ...I agree. To extend your "terror factor" argument I'd say that the primary purpose of the parking protected bike lane isn't "safety" but INCREASING THE AMOUNT OF CYCLING.<br /><br />And that's a Good Things because increasing the rate of cycling increases a bunch of stuff that is beneficial for everybody, not just those that ride bicycles.<br /><br />Such as:<br />* traffic congestion improves because bike lanes have greater traffic capacity than car lanes<br />* the safety of all road users (drivers, cyclists and pedestrians) improves<br />* the health of the population improves<br />* less money is spent on transportation, leaving more money to be spent on other things<br />* social connections are increased<br />* air pollution is reduced<br />* noise pollution is reduced<br />* reduced dependence on foreign oil<br /><br /><br />Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00656055290239509777noreply@blogger.com