As quoted within the Dec. 31 editorial “D.C. wants extra bike lanes, and quick,” David Krucoff rightly characterised the proposed bike lanes on Connecticut Avenue NW (between Calvert and Legation streets) as being “for the potential good thing about the few to the detriment of the various.” His remark rings very true for older or disabled individuals who dwell in Cleveland Park, in addition to for these of any age or capability who dwell on Reno Street NW and close by streets and for retailers.
Washington, D.C
Opinion | D.C. will never be Amsterdam, no matter how many bike lanes are added
Bike lanes have been put in on Reno Street a number of years in the past, however recognizing somebody bicycling there may be like sighting a unicorn. The final one I spied was using on my sidewalk, eschewing the bike lane three toes away.
Reno is a winding, hilly, tree-lined street with few site visitors lights or cease indicators: It’s already treacherous to cross, whether or not by foot or car, and much more treacherous when making a left flip. Whereas site visitors appears gentle at occasions, the sightlines are at all times unhealthy, and Reno is often bumper-to-bumper throughout rush hours or when there’s building or another disruption on Connecticut Avenue, a serious commuter artery. Eliminating vehicular lanes on Connecticut will create everlasting disruption: Site visitors will pour onto Reno, making it dangerously impassable for a whole bunch of native residents in favor of a handful of bicyclists.
On the very least, metropolis planners intent on remodeling D.C. into Amsterdam ought to shield the adversely affected native residents and companies by putting in site visitors lights at each intersection on Reno and offering parking entry to our Connecticut Avenue retailers — or dig canals.
Monica MacAdams, Washington