Anonymous
10/29/2023 15:01
Subject: The Bike Lobby is too powerful in DC...
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I don’t care if the bike lobby raises money from its members. Bring it on. But I care a whole hell of a lot that the DC government is funnelling hard-earned taxpayer dollars to support the bike lobby so that they can turn around and agitate for something costly that will have negative consequences for many. Think of how the WABA subsidy and the bike lane construction money otherwise could be spent, for better DC schools, more cops, more timely 911 responsiveness
Positive consequences for many, you mean. Fewer car crashes, less noise, EMS/police resources freed up, better mobility for people not in a car, economic benefits for businesses in the Connecticut Ave corridor.
The Connecticut Ave corridor where the stabbing just occurred?
Are you saying that the planned bike lanes on Connecticut Avenue caused the stabbing?
Not at all. Just not sure I'd want to be riding a bike in an area that's dangerous. I would feel very vulnerable.
Lol.. okay. I guess I should just avoid riding my bike anywhere in the city then?
Yep.
Anonymous
10/29/2023 14:59
Subject: The Bike Lobby is too powerful in DC...
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I don’t care if the bike lobby raises money from its members. Bring it on. But I care a whole hell of a lot that the DC government is funnelling hard-earned taxpayer dollars to support the bike lobby so that they can turn around and agitate for something costly that will have negative consequences for many. Think of how the WABA subsidy and the bike lane construction money otherwise could be spent, for better DC schools, more cops, more timely 911 responsiveness
Positive consequences for many, you mean. Fewer car crashes, less noise, EMS/police resources freed up, better mobility for people not in a car, economic benefits for businesses in the Connecticut Ave corridor.
The Connecticut Ave corridor where the stabbing just occurred?
Are you saying that the planned bike lanes on Connecticut Avenue caused the stabbing?
No, but can we vote out elected officials (ANC and council) who apparently care more about bike lanes than focusing on rising crime along Connecticut Ave?!
You know, people can care about both, right?
Anonymous
10/29/2023 14:58
Subject: The Bike Lobby is too powerful in DC...
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I don’t care if the bike lobby raises money from its members. Bring it on. But I care a whole hell of a lot that the DC government is funnelling hard-earned taxpayer dollars to support the bike lobby so that they can turn around and agitate for something costly that will have negative consequences for many. Think of how the WABA subsidy and the bike lane construction money otherwise could be spent, for better DC schools, more cops, more timely 911 responsiveness
Positive consequences for many, you mean. Fewer car crashes, less noise, EMS/police resources freed up, better mobility for people not in a car, economic benefits for businesses in the Connecticut Ave corridor.
The Connecticut Ave corridor where the stabbing just occurred?
Are you saying that the planned bike lanes on Connecticut Avenue caused the stabbing?
Not at all. Just not sure I'd want to be riding a bike in an area that's dangerous. I would feel very vulnerable.
Lol.. okay. I guess I should just avoid riding my bike anywhere in the city then?
Anonymous
10/29/2023 13:10
Subject: The Bike Lobby is too powerful in DC...
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I don’t care if the bike lobby raises money from its members. Bring it on. But I care a whole hell of a lot that the DC government is funnelling hard-earned taxpayer dollars to support the bike lobby so that they can turn around and agitate for something costly that will have negative consequences for many. Think of how the WABA subsidy and the bike lane construction money otherwise could be spent, for better DC schools, more cops, more timely 911 responsiveness
Positive consequences for many, you mean. Fewer car crashes, less noise, EMS/police resources freed up, better mobility for people not in a car, economic benefits for businesses in the Connecticut Ave corridor.
The Connecticut Ave corridor where the stabbing just occurred?
Are you saying that the planned bike lanes on Connecticut Avenue caused the stabbing?
No, but can we vote out elected officials (ANC and council) who apparently care more about bike lanes than focusing on rising crime along Connecticut Ave?!
Empirically, the answer is that no, you (whoever "we" even is) can not do this. The voters voted for elected officials who support the Connecticut Avenue bike lanes.
Anonymous
10/29/2023 12:51
Subject: The Bike Lobby is too powerful in DC...
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I don’t care if the bike lobby raises money from its members. Bring it on. But I care a whole hell of a lot that the DC government is funnelling hard-earned taxpayer dollars to support the bike lobby so that they can turn around and agitate for something costly that will have negative consequences for many. Think of how the WABA subsidy and the bike lane construction money otherwise could be spent, for better DC schools, more cops, more timely 911 responsiveness
Positive consequences for many, you mean. Fewer car crashes, less noise, EMS/police resources freed up, better mobility for people not in a car, economic benefits for businesses in the Connecticut Ave corridor.
The Connecticut Ave corridor where the stabbing just occurred?
Are you saying that the planned bike lanes on Connecticut Avenue caused the stabbing?
No, but can we vote out elected officials (ANC and council) who apparently care more about bike lanes than focusing on rising crime along Connecticut Ave?!
Anonymous
10/29/2023 10:20
Subject: The Bike Lobby is too powerful in DC...
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I don’t care if the bike lobby raises money from its members. Bring it on. But I care a whole hell of a lot that the DC government is funnelling hard-earned taxpayer dollars to support the bike lobby so that they can turn around and agitate for something costly that will have negative consequences for many. Think of how the WABA subsidy and the bike lane construction money otherwise could be spent, for better DC schools, more cops, more timely 911 responsiveness
Positive consequences for many, you mean. Fewer car crashes, less noise, EMS/police resources freed up, better mobility for people not in a car, economic benefits for businesses in the Connecticut Ave corridor.
The Connecticut Ave corridor where the stabbing just occurred?
Are you saying that the planned bike lanes on Connecticut Avenue caused the stabbing?
Not at all. Just not sure I'd want to be riding a bike in an area that's dangerous. I would feel very vulnerable.
How do you feel about driving in an area where there's been a carjacking?
I don't like it at all, but I would feel especially vulnerable if walking or on a bike.
Do you ever park your car, get out, and walk into a store? Or do you only go through drive-thrus?
Anonymous
10/29/2023 10:12
Subject: The Bike Lobby is too powerful in DC...
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I don’t care if the bike lobby raises money from its members. Bring it on. But I care a whole hell of a lot that the DC government is funnelling hard-earned taxpayer dollars to support the bike lobby so that they can turn around and agitate for something costly that will have negative consequences for many. Think of how the WABA subsidy and the bike lane construction money otherwise could be spent, for better DC schools, more cops, more timely 911 responsiveness
Positive consequences for many, you mean. Fewer car crashes, less noise, EMS/police resources freed up, better mobility for people not in a car, economic benefits for businesses in the Connecticut Ave corridor.
The Connecticut Ave corridor where the stabbing just occurred?
Are you saying that the planned bike lanes on Connecticut Avenue caused the stabbing?
Not at all. Just not sure I'd want to be riding a bike in an area that's dangerous. I would feel very vulnerable.
How do you feel about driving in an area where there's been a carjacking?
I don't like it at all, but I would feel especially vulnerable if walking or on a bike.
Anonymous
10/29/2023 10:09
Subject: The Bike Lobby is too powerful in DC...
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I don’t care if the bike lobby raises money from its members. Bring it on. But I care a whole hell of a lot that the DC government is funnelling hard-earned taxpayer dollars to support the bike lobby so that they can turn around and agitate for something costly that will have negative consequences for many. Think of how the WABA subsidy and the bike lane construction money otherwise could be spent, for better DC schools, more cops, more timely 911 responsiveness
Positive consequences for many, you mean. Fewer car crashes, less noise, EMS/police resources freed up, better mobility for people not in a car, economic benefits for businesses in the Connecticut Ave corridor.
The Connecticut Ave corridor where the stabbing just occurred?
Are you saying that the planned bike lanes on Connecticut Avenue caused the stabbing?
Not at all. Just not sure I'd want to be riding a bike in an area that's dangerous. I would feel very vulnerable.
If you’re nervous to ride your bike in an area where someone was stabbed, you should be far more nervous to ride your bike in an area without protected bike lanes. I see a lot more car accidents than stabbings. (Fortunately, most of the time no one’s hurt in the car crashes, but they’re dangerous if you’re on a bike.)
Anonymous
10/29/2023 09:43
Subject: The Bike Lobby is too powerful in DC...
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I don’t care if the bike lobby raises money from its members. Bring it on. But I care a whole hell of a lot that the DC government is funnelling hard-earned taxpayer dollars to support the bike lobby so that they can turn around and agitate for something costly that will have negative consequences for many. Think of how the WABA subsidy and the bike lane construction money otherwise could be spent, for better DC schools, more cops, more timely 911 responsiveness
Positive consequences for many, you mean. Fewer car crashes, less noise, EMS/police resources freed up, better mobility for people not in a car, economic benefits for businesses in the Connecticut Ave corridor.
The Connecticut Ave corridor where the stabbing just occurred?
Are you saying that the planned bike lanes on Connecticut Avenue caused the stabbing?
Not at all. Just not sure I'd want to be riding a bike in an area that's dangerous. I would feel very vulnerable.
How do you feel about driving in an area where there's been a carjacking?
Anonymous
10/29/2023 09:37
Subject: The Bike Lobby is too powerful in DC...
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I don’t care if the bike lobby raises money from its members. Bring it on. But I care a whole hell of a lot that the DC government is funnelling hard-earned taxpayer dollars to support the bike lobby so that they can turn around and agitate for something costly that will have negative consequences for many. Think of how the WABA subsidy and the bike lane construction money otherwise could be spent, for better DC schools, more cops, more timely 911 responsiveness
Positive consequences for many, you mean. Fewer car crashes, less noise, EMS/police resources freed up, better mobility for people not in a car, economic benefits for businesses in the Connecticut Ave corridor.
The Connecticut Ave corridor where the stabbing just occurred?
Are you saying that the planned bike lanes on Connecticut Avenue caused the stabbing?
Not at all. Just not sure I'd want to be riding a bike in an area that's dangerous. I would feel very vulnerable.
Anonymous
10/29/2023 09:31
Subject: The Bike Lobby is too powerful in DC...
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I don’t care if the bike lobby raises money from its members. Bring it on. But I care a whole hell of a lot that the DC government is funnelling hard-earned taxpayer dollars to support the bike lobby so that they can turn around and agitate for something costly that will have negative consequences for many. Think of how the WABA subsidy and the bike lane construction money otherwise could be spent, for better DC schools, more cops, more timely 911 responsiveness
Positive consequences for many, you mean. Fewer car crashes, less noise, EMS/police resources freed up, better mobility for people not in a car, economic benefits for businesses in the Connecticut Ave corridor.
The Connecticut Ave corridor where the stabbing just occurred?
Are you saying that the planned bike lanes on Connecticut Avenue caused the stabbing?
Anonymous
10/29/2023 09:30
Subject: The Bike Lobby is too powerful in DC...
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I don’t care if the bike lobby raises money from its members. Bring it on. But I care a whole hell of a lot that the DC government is funnelling hard-earned taxpayer dollars to support the bike lobby so that they can turn around and agitate for something costly that will have negative consequences for many. Think of how the WABA subsidy and the bike lane construction money otherwise could be spent, for better DC schools, more cops, more timely 911 responsiveness
Giving DC (and region) residents the ability to get around town more safely without a car is always a good investment. Sorry it might take you 10 more minutes to get to work.
Families and kids on bikes for carpooling to activities. Great idea!
Anonymous
10/29/2023 09:27
Subject: The Bike Lobby is too powerful in DC...
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I don’t care if the bike lobby raises money from its members. Bring it on. But I care a whole hell of a lot that the DC government is funnelling hard-earned taxpayer dollars to support the bike lobby so that they can turn around and agitate for something costly that will have negative consequences for many. Think of how the WABA subsidy and the bike lane construction money otherwise could be spent, for better DC schools, more cops, more timely 911 responsiveness
Positive consequences for many, you mean. Fewer car crashes, less noise, EMS/police resources freed up, better mobility for people not in a car, economic benefits for businesses in the Connecticut Ave corridor.
The Connecticut Ave corridor where the stabbing just occurred?
Anonymous
10/28/2023 19:33
Subject: The Bike Lobby is too powerful in DC...
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:That reads like a parody.
The DC government has put Greater Greater Washington, WABA, and so-called smart growthers on taxpayer funding, to advance its agenda. Why not co-opt policy opponents now?
Someone should prompt the IRS to investigate why supposed nonprofits (and those that get DC tax money, no less) are endorsing and funding DC political candidates.
Have at it.
Anonymous
10/28/2023 19:32
Subject: The Bike Lobby is too powerful in DC...
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:That reads like a parody.
The DC government has put Greater Greater Washington, WABA, and so-called smart growthers on taxpayer funding, to advance its agenda. Why not co-opt policy opponents now?
Someone should prompt the IRS to investigate why supposed nonprofits (and those that get DC tax money, no less) are endorsing and funding DC political candidates.