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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]This was stupid on the part of DC. They should be making it harder to get into the city from the suburbs by car. Not easier. Increases the chances of people moving into the city and decreases the number of dangerous drivers. [/quote]

Great idea!  DC has not been the center of the DMV business community for decades.  Your idea will have the opposite effect.  It will encourage remote workers even more.  If I am unable to drive into and park in DC for a lunch meeting or for dinner, I will not  do so.  There are plenty of entertainment options in the burbs.  [/quote]

It will also encourage businesses to further set up their offices outside of DC, which is exactly what the city doesn’t want. That’s the problem with the “let’s make driving harder” argument.[/quote]
There are a group of people who think that people and particularly businesses will willingly accept increased inconvenience, when all evidence to the contrary and behavioral economics says the opposite. 
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If I can't drive and park easily to do business on the Avenue, I will take my business elsewhere.  Very simple.  I frequent Avenue businesses 4-5 times a week.[/quote]

Notwithstanding your personal preferences, bike lanes have been proven to be GOOD for businesses.[/quote]

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