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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]

The Uptown Theater owners oppose bike lanes on Connecticut because it will take away customer parking.[/quote]

:lol:  :lol:  :lol:

Are we really supposed to give a shlt about the feelings of the owner of a drastically underused theater regarding city transportation policy? Why doesn't anyone ask owner of the Takoma Theater about transportation policy in Ward 4?[/quote]

The Uptown is one of the most important buildings in Cleveland Park, which locals fervently hope will be reopened as a theater or arts venue.  The owner has been vocal that parking is important. Who would want to see the Uptown be lost to just more mixed-use generica?  
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I'm a DP, but I can love the Uptown and  its historical significance to the area while still understanding that they may not be the expert on this subject. That's why I listen to the studies [/quote]

I’m a Democratic progressive but I can understand the view that businesses have a better sense of their customers’ needs and desires than central planners in the D.C. Office of Planning and self-styled “urbanists” or “activists” do.[/quote]

ironically though, they don't. I have polled businesses I support on the Avenue and none of them have any idea what transportation mode their customers use. Studies show (you can google it) that business owners in urban areas dramatically overestimate the number of patrons who drive to their shops.[/quote]

They were telling you what you wanted to hear so you’d get out of their store as soon as possible. Weirdo. [/quote]

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