tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3219959168605917684.post4912777575203056170..comments2022-03-02T12:22:59.556-05:00Comments on 1st State BIKES: Are the best investments on-road or off-road?Frank Warnockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11325908927984960623noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3219959168605917684.post-44768879125017358902013-06-01T06:03:06.261-04:002013-06-01T06:03:06.261-04:00This is kind of a false argument. The US is almost...This is kind of a false argument. The US is almost completely devoid of bike facilities, on or off road. Cycle tracks or protected bike lanes are not multi-use sidepaths, they are distinct from the sidewalk and with good design can mitigate hazards in conflict zones like intersections. <br /><br />Typically in major cities when enhanced bike facilities are carved out of a traffic lane bike traffic doubles and motor vehicle crashes are reduced by about 30%.<br /> <br />The best solution is a connected low stress network that uses bike blvds, navigational signage, bike lanes, cycle tracks, ubiquitous bike parking, urban bike sharing and yes multi-use paths.John Boylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05457483323035515510noreply@blogger.com