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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]For CT Ave, I don't think the bike lines are a great idea, but I'm pro-bus. In terms of sheer numbers, if you have dedicated bus lanes with more frequent buses, that would move the most people around with the least impact to the climate. I also think they should make the bus free or nearly free for DC residents to encourage using the bus.  IMHO I don't think that many people will use CT Ave bike lanes (it's too steep for most of it) and it will be a net climate negative, as it creates more car congestion so cars are idling longer and creating more pollution. I also think a lot of traffic will be diverted to side streets which could lead to pedestrians being hit.  (There are already many drivers who zoom down these streets.) [/quote]

Thanks for that perspective. I think a city-wide bus lane network that prioritizes frequent and efficient bus transport would be pretty cool.  It might have a secondary effect of creating a place where people can bike more safely, but would emphasize the bus piece.[/quote]

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