People will use alternate modes of transportation if we build infrastructure to allow it! New projects, especially in a pedestrian area such as this should accommodate more than just cars. Some people, like the poor or disabled can't afford or can't use cars and must bike or walk. What if a child and her grandmother wanted to ride from their home to scissortsil park? Building a highway prohibits people like this from doing that safely and pleasantly. Creating a robust and connected bike network is much cheaper than building wide roads and has a far reaching positive impact. We must create spaces, especially downtown, that accommodate the least capable and most vulnerable among us. This is not only about recreation but about equity. Please consider making this road a street for all to use. Thank you!
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Gregory Terry
8 years ago
Given that cycling on city sidewalks is counter to a city ordinance, it sounds like the current plan is to incorporate a MUP on each side of the Boulevard. This works great for a project like the Will Rogers Trail, that connects the Lake Hefner Trails to the Oklahoma River Trails. It's going to get real confusing, and less safe for both pedestrians and cyclists, to use a MUP through a [hopefully] busy downtown park, along a [surely] busy 5 lane boulevard.
Dedicated cycling lanes, and intersections that take cycle traffic into consideration are a must for a safe boulevard for all parties involved.
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Brandon Whiteside
8 years ago
It’s time for OKC to look ahead and plan for the future. Adding bicycle-friendly amenities to this new road is a must.
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Jeromy Lukenbaugh
8 years ago
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Please stop designing streets for cars only. We want all types of transportation in our town and with the streetcar having a dedicated lane why not squeeze out a few more feet for bike lanes? This rendering looks like yet another 5 lane city street only designed to shuttle cars back and forth. Don't make us cyclists compete for space against pedestrians.
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John Knight
8 years ago
Please consider adding bike lanes to the Oklahoma City Boulevard. I think it would a huge mistake to force bicycles onto the sidewalk.
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Adrian Francisco
8 years ago
If OKC is going to continue to move forward and create a more sustainable city we need bike lanes. Other forms of transportation creates an easier and orderly flow for traffic as well as a welcoming atmosphere. OKC is also one of the most overweight cities so to see an alternative form of transportation being supported that also encourages a healthier lifestyle is extremely important.
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Jennifer
8 years ago
Bike lanes on a major downtown thoroughfare are a no-brainer! We want more (and SAFE) commerce and travel, not just more cars!! Thank you!
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Anonymous
8 years ago
Can’t believe a petition is even needed. Look outside of OKC and look at what other cities are doing. Will cost more to retroactively install when you realize that any city worth living in has bike lanes. Please keep up.
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Michael
8 years ago
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It’s a shame it has to come to petitioning to fight for bike lanes in our city. And more sore, that our city officials tried to sneak in this basic street design after showing us the landscaped center median.
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Anonymous
8 years ago
Make room for cyclists!
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Phyllis Jaco
8 years ago
Bike lanes need to be added to OK Blvd
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Tanner Bergman
8 years ago
Make the streets save for everybody!
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Anonymous
8 years ago
Let's make our city transportation friendly for ALL of our citizens! This will help those who do not have transportation access but it will also help those who have the options. A bicycle friendly boulevard will improve the health of our citizens. It will also create a welcoming atmosphere for all of our guests.
Great idea.
We need more clearly seen bike lanes
People will use alternate modes of transportation if we build infrastructure to allow it! New projects, especially in a pedestrian area such as this should accommodate more than just cars. Some people, like the poor or disabled can't afford or can't use cars and must bike or walk. What if a child and her grandmother wanted to ride from their home to scissortsil park? Building a highway prohibits people like this from doing that safely and pleasantly. Creating a robust and connected bike network is much cheaper than building wide roads and has a far reaching positive impact. We must create spaces, especially downtown, that accommodate the least capable and most vulnerable among us. This is not only about recreation but about equity. Please consider making this road a street for all to use. Thank you!
Given that cycling on city sidewalks is counter to a city ordinance, it sounds like the current plan is to incorporate a MUP on each side of the Boulevard. This works great for a project like the Will Rogers Trail, that connects the Lake Hefner Trails to the Oklahoma River Trails. It's going to get real confusing, and less safe for both pedestrians and cyclists, to use a MUP through a [hopefully] busy downtown park, along a [surely] busy 5 lane boulevard. Dedicated cycling lanes, and intersections that take cycle traffic into consideration are a must for a safe boulevard for all parties involved.
It’s time for OKC to look ahead and plan for the future. Adding bicycle-friendly amenities to this new road is a must.
Please stop designing streets for cars only. We want all types of transportation in our town and with the streetcar having a dedicated lane why not squeeze out a few more feet for bike lanes? This rendering looks like yet another 5 lane city street only designed to shuttle cars back and forth. Don't make us cyclists compete for space against pedestrians.
Please consider adding bike lanes to the Oklahoma City Boulevard. I think it would a huge mistake to force bicycles onto the sidewalk.
If OKC is going to continue to move forward and create a more sustainable city we need bike lanes. Other forms of transportation creates an easier and orderly flow for traffic as well as a welcoming atmosphere. OKC is also one of the most overweight cities so to see an alternative form of transportation being supported that also encourages a healthier lifestyle is extremely important.
Bike lanes on a major downtown thoroughfare are a no-brainer! We want more (and SAFE) commerce and travel, not just more cars!! Thank you!
Can’t believe a petition is even needed. Look outside of OKC and look at what other cities are doing. Will cost more to retroactively install when you realize that any city worth living in has bike lanes. Please keep up.
It’s a shame it has to come to petitioning to fight for bike lanes in our city. And more sore, that our city officials tried to sneak in this basic street design after showing us the landscaped center median.
Make room for cyclists!
Bike lanes need to be added to OK Blvd
Make the streets save for everybody!
Let's make our city transportation friendly for ALL of our citizens! This will help those who do not have transportation access but it will also help those who have the options. A bicycle friendly boulevard will improve the health of our citizens. It will also create a welcoming atmosphere for all of our guests.