Originally Posted by
Machka
And then ... there could also be separated bicycle paths here and there as desired by the community. They would, preferably, not be placed next to a road, they would not run along side a road like a sidewalk/footpath does ... instead they would, for the most part, be hidden from view of the road. These separated bicycle paths could run along river/ocean/lake foreshores, through and around parks, to various attractions around the city, and out into the country, following old railway lines, running through various scenic spots, to neighbouring towns and other country attractions.
My suggestions have something for everyone.
Why do you think the bikes should be hidden? That is what the radical bike haters like Rob Ford want.
It doesn't make sense to put cyclists in seashores and country lanes, since most of us want to go to the same stores and offices that the car drivers are going to.
I would prefer to ride on the real streets, a first class citizen, equal to the motorists, but with adequate protection from motor traffic wherever needed.