Post #2604918

@atpfm@mastodon.social @marcoarment@mastodon.social your take is absolutely right about pedestrians & bikes & cars John was probably hinting at the “orange pilled” philosophy — and having tried Amsterdam recently (while being aware of LA’s similarity to Amsterdam 1960s, except the weather is better and LESS windy), I can say it makes you want to have these Nice Things for yourself at home What very few mention is that per mile, cycleways (and pedestrian paths) are 99% less expensive than roads. That’s mostly down to the maintenance costs from the weight of vehicles. So … a year of roads funding could buy a century of cycle paths, all with 3-lane / segregated pedestrian paths too. Even the YouTuber “Road Guy Rob” has said that the only logical solution is to acknowledge three kinds of traffic at three speeds, and build out 3 networks of paving. For what it’s worth, I always think he and “Not Just Bikes” agree on 90% or 95% or even 100% and it’s just a difference in their hobby focus and interest. Road Guy Rob had a fascinating review of the “bicycle freeway” in South Carolina, which is incredible if only because it’s a guide to How To Have Nice Things, The American Way — it’s odd from a non-US perspective but hey if it works it works! https://youtu.be/NxGYs8kHxw4