Let people understand there are options for parking and not necessarily for bikes.
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Dr David Weibel
10 years ago
Pls do not go backwards.
I have lived in four states, ten cities,
And br is oh so far behind in terms of bikes, safety, tolerance, etc,
Those lanes are are forerunners of lanes on all major streets. At risk of being dramatic, it would be like one southern town outlawed slavery in 1850 (progress, mildly akin to lanes), but then said it's inconvenient; Some of our residents disapprove. br people, please visit cities with prevalent bike lanes and make a case that they are bad; they are not.
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Jason Huckaby
10 years ago
Let the good time continue to roll!
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Heather Perlis
10 years ago
Preserving existing bicycle lanes, one of the greatest assets of our community, makes the most sense. Why is this even an issue? We need more of them! The bike lanes on Glenmore have proved to be an excellent investment for the health of our community for nearly 9 years without posing harm to anyone. Being ticketed for illegally parking in these lanes has ruffled some feathers and spawned a petition to allot a portion of the street to become an extension of their driveways. Those who currently feel entitled will eventually cool down, pay their fines, move on and eventually be more self-reflective and find solutions to their personal needs without needing to infringe upon the safety of the public. (Have you taken a look at the average setbacks on those properties, the plush parking pads and ample driveways and compared those to surrounding neighborhoods where street parking is disallowed, yet its citizens equally welcome bicycle and pedestrian traffic despite limited parking?) Taking away designated bike lanes or allowing cars to park in them is not a solution that preserves the needs of the public. One of the needs is for cyclists and pedestrians to have a designated lane for safety. These currently exist. So, instead of using our community's resources to dismantle them, let's instead use those funds to make more!
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Elizabeth Lamy
10 years ago
We need more bike lanes!
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Tim Ratchford
10 years ago
The folks on Glenmoore live in big Hines with nice big yards. They have many options for parking. Why can't we share the road in our wonderful mid city neighborhoods with everyone. I will be very disappointed if we loose that space for bikes and joggers. It not fair to the rest of the home owners and residents of mid city that use the lanes.
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Desiree Miller
10 years ago
Come on! Bike lanes are evidence that our community is forward thinking, moving and doing!
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Jennifer Torkkola
10 years ago
Save the lanes!
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Sam Stroope
10 years ago
Save the bike lanes
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Adam St.Pierre
10 years ago
This is probably one of the few bike lanes in Baton Rouge that is well maintained.
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Hannah Shult
10 years ago
we should be doing more to ensure the safety of bicyclists in this city! It is ridiculous how many bicycle deaths happen here!
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Kyle Guillory
10 years ago
Why are we trying to go backwards?
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Zachary ball
10 years ago
keep the lanes
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Travis Carpenter
10 years ago
Don't think of these as "bike" lanes. Think of them as a way for pedestrians to have safe access to health and fitness. Think of them as a way for a family to have safe access for taking their newborns and small children on a stroll through the neighborhood. Think of them as a way for neighbors to meet each other and develop a sense of community. I live in Capital Heights and if not for the "bike lane" on capital heights and those in the surrounding neighborhoods I would likely be out of shape and 40 lbs heavier as I was 8 years ago. And not only has my health improved. My property value has improved, my sense of community has improved, and my love for living in Baton Rouge has improved. These "bike lanes" are good for our community, meaning both the neighborhood I live in as well as the entire city. We need more "bike lanes," not fewer. Allowing a few short-sided individuals to stand in the way of progress and sacrifice the good of the whole community is not the correct solution. If these homeowners want extra parking they can install parking pads for their guests. They do not own the street in front of their house and they do not have any special right to park there. The streets are paid for by the community as a whole and these few homeowners have no special right to them. Not only am I asking the council to deny the homeowners petition to remove the bike lane on Glenmore Ave., I am asking you to consider the good of the entire community and expand safe access for pedestrians and bikers across all of Baton Rouge.
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Johnnie Pounders
10 years ago
A bike lane is necessary to be safe for all bike riders !!!
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Michael Watson
10 years ago
There is no reason for the few to take away public safety for their own benefit. Safe passage from one point to another for cyclist in Baton Rouge is difficult at best with the way things are now, and to lose one of the avenues of safe passage that is currently available is counter productive at best. The move to eliminate bicycle lanes would only serve those who want on street parking in front of their homes.
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JB Broussard
10 years ago
1. Bike lanes provide safe area for kids & adults (recreational & commuter riding)
2. We have so few bike paths as it is; BR needs, if anything, to add more.
3. Bike connectivity is a huge deal, especially for commuters. These lanes help connect all the surrounding neighborhoods
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Sharon Furrate Bailey
10 years ago
Please keep the bike lanes in Mid City. These are great for bikes and for walking. People that drive along these streets just need to stop texting and driving and paying better attention to the road. Thank you.
Sharon Furrate Bailey
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Anonymous
10 years ago
The bike lanes throughout our area make it a more desirable place to live. I think they add value and do not want to see them removed. It is good public use of these public spaces.
Let people understand there are options for parking and not necessarily for bikes.
Pls do not go backwards. I have lived in four states, ten cities, And br is oh so far behind in terms of bikes, safety, tolerance, etc, Those lanes are are forerunners of lanes on all major streets. At risk of being dramatic, it would be like one southern town outlawed slavery in 1850 (progress, mildly akin to lanes), but then said it's inconvenient; Some of our residents disapprove. br people, please visit cities with prevalent bike lanes and make a case that they are bad; they are not.
Let the good time continue to roll!
Preserving existing bicycle lanes, one of the greatest assets of our community, makes the most sense. Why is this even an issue? We need more of them! The bike lanes on Glenmore have proved to be an excellent investment for the health of our community for nearly 9 years without posing harm to anyone. Being ticketed for illegally parking in these lanes has ruffled some feathers and spawned a petition to allot a portion of the street to become an extension of their driveways. Those who currently feel entitled will eventually cool down, pay their fines, move on and eventually be more self-reflective and find solutions to their personal needs without needing to infringe upon the safety of the public. (Have you taken a look at the average setbacks on those properties, the plush parking pads and ample driveways and compared those to surrounding neighborhoods where street parking is disallowed, yet its citizens equally welcome bicycle and pedestrian traffic despite limited parking?) Taking away designated bike lanes or allowing cars to park in them is not a solution that preserves the needs of the public. One of the needs is for cyclists and pedestrians to have a designated lane for safety. These currently exist. So, instead of using our community's resources to dismantle them, let's instead use those funds to make more!
We need more bike lanes!
The folks on Glenmoore live in big Hines with nice big yards. They have many options for parking. Why can't we share the road in our wonderful mid city neighborhoods with everyone. I will be very disappointed if we loose that space for bikes and joggers. It not fair to the rest of the home owners and residents of mid city that use the lanes.
Come on! Bike lanes are evidence that our community is forward thinking, moving and doing!
Save the lanes!
Save the bike lanes
This is probably one of the few bike lanes in Baton Rouge that is well maintained.
we should be doing more to ensure the safety of bicyclists in this city! It is ridiculous how many bicycle deaths happen here!
Why are we trying to go backwards?
keep the lanes
Don't think of these as "bike" lanes. Think of them as a way for pedestrians to have safe access to health and fitness. Think of them as a way for a family to have safe access for taking their newborns and small children on a stroll through the neighborhood. Think of them as a way for neighbors to meet each other and develop a sense of community. I live in Capital Heights and if not for the "bike lane" on capital heights and those in the surrounding neighborhoods I would likely be out of shape and 40 lbs heavier as I was 8 years ago. And not only has my health improved. My property value has improved, my sense of community has improved, and my love for living in Baton Rouge has improved. These "bike lanes" are good for our community, meaning both the neighborhood I live in as well as the entire city. We need more "bike lanes," not fewer. Allowing a few short-sided individuals to stand in the way of progress and sacrifice the good of the whole community is not the correct solution. If these homeowners want extra parking they can install parking pads for their guests. They do not own the street in front of their house and they do not have any special right to park there. The streets are paid for by the community as a whole and these few homeowners have no special right to them. Not only am I asking the council to deny the homeowners petition to remove the bike lane on Glenmore Ave., I am asking you to consider the good of the entire community and expand safe access for pedestrians and bikers across all of Baton Rouge.
A bike lane is necessary to be safe for all bike riders !!!
There is no reason for the few to take away public safety for their own benefit. Safe passage from one point to another for cyclist in Baton Rouge is difficult at best with the way things are now, and to lose one of the avenues of safe passage that is currently available is counter productive at best. The move to eliminate bicycle lanes would only serve those who want on street parking in front of their homes.
1. Bike lanes provide safe area for kids & adults (recreational & commuter riding) 2. We have so few bike paths as it is; BR needs, if anything, to add more. 3. Bike connectivity is a huge deal, especially for commuters. These lanes help connect all the surrounding neighborhoods
Please keep the bike lanes in Mid City. These are great for bikes and for walking. People that drive along these streets just need to stop texting and driving and paying better attention to the road. Thank you. Sharon Furrate Bailey
The bike lanes throughout our area make it a more desirable place to live. I think they add value and do not want to see them removed. It is good public use of these public spaces.
I don't ride in your lane ,don't park in mine!