With all these benefits, I was surprised to hear the sudden and vehement opposition to Baltimore DOT's proposal. Residents of Potomac Street complained the cycle track would decrease their property values. Right — nobody wants to live on a quieter street with more bikes than cars. They worried about fewer parking spaces, when reductions will actually be minimal. Baltimore is ranked the ninth worst city in America to drive in with the sixth longest commute, and it is the 28th most dangerous for pedestrians. We're dropping the ball across the transportation board and need solutions more farsighted than adding more angled-street parking.