Cycling for Everyone: Develop a complete cycling network that feels safe and attractive to all
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AmyB commented
@Danny says not everyone wants to cycle which is true, but to be fair, not everyone wants to drive either and we all pay taxes. It seems that the default is to spend money on infrastructure for cars. It would be nice to spend a little more on bikes.
I often cycle with two children so I'm hyper-aware of which routes are safe enough for family riding and which are too dangerous to even consider. For that reason I might put priority on starting the network with short-distance kid destinations like a "safe routes to school" bike plan, or maybe figure out how to connect neighborhoods with public library branches and playgrounds.
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K. Deans commented
I think a balance can be met. Provide some areas for more intensive bike use, but at Danny pointed out, many will only commute by bike for a few months during the year. Signage and education for both bikers and drivers, will go a long way. We aren't Portland, where riding a bike as your primary mode is as seasonably feasible.
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Danny Fuhriman commented
Keep in mind not everyone wants to cycle. And with weather in Utah, cycling for many is only possible a small fraction of the year. Let's use tax dollars effectively on more practical ideas.