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Proposed bike lanes

part of citywide plan

Editor, Times-Dispatch:

We are disappointed by your editorial, “Avoid confusion,” which added confusion when real facts could have provided clarity to the proposed bike lanes and future plans for bicycle infrastructure in Richmond.

The argument that Brook Road will become congested and confusing with the addition of a protected bike lane ignores the specific design proposed for that street, which studies show will improve safety for everyone.

Currently nearly 60 percent of traffic on Brook Road travels above the posted 35 mph speed limit. Studies show that lane reductions, like the one proposed, result in reduced average speeds and reduced crashes.

The addition of new apartments will have minimal impact because of the already measured low use rates of the road that make it an ideal candidate for a road diet.

The editorial also makes reference to equity, which ignores that one in five households in the city do not own a car.