Expanding bike lanes and bike-sharing programs encourages cycling as a sustainable and healthy mode of transportation. Proponents argue that it reduces traffic congestion, lowers emissions, and promotes a healthier lifestyle. Opponents argue that it can be costly, may take away road space from vehicles, and might not be widely used.
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@9TB9KMTIndependent8mos8MO
It depends on the location of the bike lanes. If the bike lanes are built in remote areas. It shouldn't be promoted cuz who's going to use them??
@9SKYW95Independent9mos9MO
Bike lane construction and management should be handed over to private companies unaffiliated to the government
@9S5VK3YIndependent9mos9MO
Bikes, Buses, and trains should receive better transport lanes and in general raise popularity of it.
@9RGK8MLIndependent10mos10MO
Yes, and incentivize towns and cities to prioritize a bike-centric model rather than a car-centric model.
@7FM9Q6NIndependent 10mos10MO
Increase the size of sidewalks to accomodate bikes. If bike lanes must be placed on roadways, place a physical barrier between the car lane and the bike lane to prevent accidents.
@9R43L2GIndependent10mos10MO
Depends on the area. Do not expand bike lanes in areas where there is a high risk of distracted or impaired drivers. Expand bike lanes in more central areas that are more bike-friendly.
@9R36LLVIndependent 10mos10MO
Yes, as long as new bike lanes are added to sidewalks rather than roads as it would be safer for cyclists and motorists.
@9QRK7XWIndependent10mos10MO
No, but increase the use of public transportation in other ways.
@8TTL2MVIndependent 10mos10MO
No, Expand bike lanes only, other programs don’t work
@9Q5CV2KIndependent11mos11MO
This is a local issue and the federal government has no jurisdiction
@9PXK63LIndependent11mos11MO
I would love to say “yes” because bikes are better for the environment, but they disrupt regular traffic flow and leave less room for cars.
@9PWQTZGIndependent11mos11MO
Only if a significant amount of people would take advantage
@9PR98FTIndependent11mos11MO
Sure, if they don’t impose or cut into current lanes, existing roads.
@9NRT9GGIndependent11mos11MO
Yes, and require all bike lanes to be at least 3 feet in width, and increase fines for people who drive their vehicles in bike routes.
@9NQXZ7ZIndependent11mos11MO
Yes, but not reduce car lanes as this does not reduce private car usage it just slows down traffic and creates more pollution.
@9ND8RVVIndependent12mos12MO
No. I hate bike lanes. Bike lanes reduce the amount of cars causing congestion which is then combated through taxes against the poor/working class via "congestion pricing." There should be minimal one-lane bike lanes that are to the side. However, the main focus of streets should be moving vehicles to their destinations.
@LucidKarmaIndependent 12mos12MO
No, this should be decided at the state and local level instead of by the federal government
@9QSKHGFIndependent 10mos10MO
No, but bicycle lanes should be expanded for the sake of safety.
@86ZDHQ7Independent 11mos11MO
Yes, but only provide lanes and public bike transit systems-many of these already exist. Chicago is great for bikes - there are already bike lanes all over the place.
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