Originally Posted by
John Forester
We are presented with what are supposed to be serious traffic-engineering studies, for which the only conclusion is that "positive operational effects" were observed. That is, nothing was observed that could be described and quantified. Science since the time of Galileo has demanded accurate descriptions and quantitative measurements; what we get for bikeway studies ain't science, but no more than propaganda by advocates of suspect scientific reputation.
And for decisions made for roadway modification for motor vehicle use, do you also get "accurate descriptions and quantitative measurements?" I'd love to see the "quantitative measurements" for the proposal of the 1956 Highway Act.