Re:'Green Roads' Are Plowing Ahead, Buffering Drought and Fl...
by bobthepanda on Friday December 15, 2023 @06:48PM
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I think there is more here than meets the eye.
The modern suburban arterial often has light cycles measured in a few minutes, which adds up if you're hitting a bunch of them.
Dedicated bike infrastructure, even at high volumes, does not require coming to a full stop, so while the top speed might be lower, the average is more competitive than it appears. And grade separating a bike lane is a lot easier than a whole suburban road.
The modern suburban arterial often has light cycles measured in a few minutes, which adds up if you're hitting a bunch of them.
Dedicated bike infrastructure, even at high volumes, does not require coming to a full stop, so while the top speed might be lower, the average is more competitive than it appears. And grade separating a bike lane is a lot easier than a whole suburban road.