crazicus t1_iwcv0kr wrote
Reply to comment by ClarkFable in Paint-only bike lanes on one of Cambridge's busiest bike routes will get upgraded with physical protection in 2023 by streetsblogmass
What? This isn’t about the cars at all. The space for bikes has already been allocated years ago, the oldest image on Google StreetView for Hampshire St is in 2007 and it has the same lanes. This is a conversation about whether that space gets protection, it’s not taking any road space from cars. Do you even know what we’re talking about here?
ClarkFable t1_iwcwgfy wrote
Unless I am mistaken, they are narrowing the vehicle travel lanes, as well as getting rid of parking and some loading zones. And to be clear, I'm not even set against the changes on Hampshire st., I am for being forthright in the presentation of relevant data to the community.
crazicus t1_iwcx7gt wrote
You are mistaken.
> “We’re just doing an introduction to the project tonight, looking for broad feedback on safety issues, parking and loading needs, and things like that. There’s no specific design yet,” said Elise Harmon-Freeman, communications manager for the Traffic, Parking, and Transportation Department of the City of Cambridge, on Tuesday evening.
They have been forthright with their data. They say exactly when and where they collected it. Not sure what more you want.
ClarkFable t1_iwcyav6 wrote
My first post explained how the statement about % of travel modes in OP's article is potentially misleading (i then demonstrated how it is misleading by referring to additional data--at some other commenters request). And here is the project plan that notes the impact on vehicle lanes, parking and loading. https://www.cambridgema.gov/-/media/Files/Traffic/2023/hampshirest/hampshirestreetprojectbrochureonline.pdf
My work here is done, unless you can think of something else to argue about. Cheers.
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