>>1483964>The low demand for bicycle lanes doesn't justify their cost.In many cases all it takes is paint, some planters/quick curb, or for a trial lane literally cones on the pavement. We're talking pennies on the dollar compared to major infrastructure projects. Cost is never the issue with bike lanes it's usually frivolous and unfounded fears from the community that it will destroy the local economy.
>We know they're expensive, but we're willing to pay thatI don't think people do know it, nor are they willing. We're not taxed close to the true amount it takes to maintain the interstates and the thousands of bridges and overpasses.
> Correct they don't payRead the second part:
>where there's less opportunities to panhandleHobos aren't leaving the urban core to cushy suburbs where a) the police are more likely to take action, b) no one will give in and give them money, and c) far less places to sleep. Commuter rail also is likely to have conductors/ticket people checking. Bums will stick to metros circulating in the urban areas to sleep on, not the trains where the conductors will catch them and call the cops.
