Old 11-17-09, 10:52 AM
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Sure, complete streets, low speed limits, traffic calming will work perfectly with the vc philosophy. No bike lanes needed. Just well designed slow streets that invite pedestrians and cyclists to mix and mingle with other traffic comfortably.

Making streets resemble freeways however does not work... slower traffic is pushed to the sides and faster traffic tends to believe they own the road. High speed wide radius turns and merges invite high speeds. High speeds also limit communication between slower and faster traffic. Speed differentials make vc cycling more difficult.

Narrow lanes with sidewalks and even pop out parking areas lined with trees or other vegetation tend to slow traffic, coupled with small radius traffic circles, these areas become quite walkable and fully integrated vehicular cyclable.

Go one step further and use a Monderman treatment and remove lines and signs, and traffic becomes self regulating and more aware of the surrounding environment.

All this also tends to boost the economy of local storefronts and restaurants as patrons can see and easily stop to visit these businesses.
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