Originally Posted by
tbdean
Here in Atlanta that's just not true. There isn't enough physical road available to redivide and repaint. I'm not saying it's impossible to be "as bikeable as Portland" but it's going to take a lot more work. And there are a lot of people here that don't want it done.
I'm guessing only because you're limiting yourself to not reducing the number of auto lanes.
I know what you're saying though. There are a ton of 5 to 7 lane roads around here that are maxed out space-wise. To the point that they've paved over the gutter pan and run the "lane" all the way to the curb, including the now-sunken sewer grates. Riding safely means being at least 1/3 of the way over in the lane, which tends to annoy motorists. Oh well...