SFMTA Needs to Rush-Build a True Network of Protected Bike Lanes
A truly usable network of protected bike lanes must stretch uninterrupted, clear across the city, as they do in Copenhagen. Photo: Streetsblog.

SFMTA Needs to Rush-Build a True Network of Protected Bike Lanes

This commentary by Peter Belden was originally published May 4, 2020 on SF Streetsblog.

A truly usable network of protected bike lanes, that will make all potential cyclists feel safe riding, must stretch uninterrupted, clear across San Francisco. But comparing current transit and future bike maps highlights the inadequacy of city efforts to get more people commuting by bike. This needs fixed quickly, or the city’s economy may soon be in serious trouble... Read the rest of the essay here on SF Streetsblog.


Chris Hand

Florida Attorney Helping Clients with Government and Litigation | Author & Speaker

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Very compelling column, Peter Belden. As you know, this is a challenge in #cities across the nation. You've provided a very helpful road map for constructing protected lanes. I've been intrigued by the #Atlanta Beltline (https://beltline.org/) initiative.

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