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READERS REACT TO: “How might the bond improve cycling in the neighborhood?”

“There is an often misplaced causality involving bike-ability, which gives many people the wrong idea; they seem to think we don’t need bike lanes because nobody’s using them, but how can they be used if they aren’t there?! Complete streets can only benefit a community — it has been proven in cities all across the United States. Bicycle (and other non-motorized) infrastructure is severely under-funded in Dallas. This is a great bond measure and I look forward to it passing!”

“Dallas taxpayers just paid for and built a bike path that connects from White Rock Lake to Deep Ellum. We do not need special bike lanes along a route that parallels the existing Santa Fe Trail... the Santa Fe Trail will be over 8 miles long when fully implemented. There is no demonstrable need for two sets of bike lanes within 800 feet of each other, serving the exact same neighborhoods and locations.”

CITIZEN KANE

“Narrowing streets by removing traffic lanes that are not needed, and adding bike lanes don’t merely benefit those who use the street. Street narrowing reduces speeds and makes crosswalks (crossing that street) shorter and safer for everybody. Routes to three schools cross Abrams/Columbia. Three significant shopping areas are along this route, a library, and a senior-living development.”

MELANIE VANLANDINGHAM

DEC. 9

SHORELINE SPRUCING