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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Same problems in Arlington. Bike lanes unused, wheeled vehicles an e vehicles endangering pedestrians on sidewalks and paved trails. [/quote]

Many who complain about bike lanes not being used don't seem to understand the reason that the respective DOTs install them. In most cases, their use by cyclists is a side effect. Their main function is to narrow roadways and, in so doing, slow traffic down to safer speeds along arterial roads that traverse residential neighborhoods. In most cases, the DOTs are fairly upfront about this goal.

But it's also worth considering that largescale changes in transportation modes do not happen overnight. It was only because I had access to safe cycling routes as a kid that I feel comfortable as an adult. That bicycle commuting is not as popular in the DMV as perhaps it should be is a function of the fact that much of our bicycle infrastructure has only been installed in the past few years. People will take a while to shift modes. Y'all need to have more patience.[/quote]

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