there was a picture in my "Amsterdam" thread of a median bikeway in Bogota. maybe that's a concept to pursue. there's always going to be challenges and problems. there's not going to be a perfect system, ever.... but I think it's time to try some new things. the old ways sure haven't worked, and won't work for anything but an autocentric society.
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"Think of bicycles as rideable art that can just about save the world". ~Grant Petersen
Cyclists fare best when they recognize that there are times when acting vehicularly is not the best practice, and are flexible enough to do what is necessary as the situation warrants.--Me