The question is not whether there is room in any city to allow space for bikes. The question is whether the civic leaders and the people have the determination to make the city a place that is dedicated to its citizens rather than to cars. Check out this perspective:
http://tinyurl.com/7znka2 It is not easy to create change like this; it was not easy for the Dutch, and it will not be easy anywhere in this country. It is, however, worth it. It can be done.
I wish it could be done here in Detroit ! But I will give you 10 to 1 it a never happen .....