Politics & Government

Poll: Washington Avenue's Bike Lane, Love it or Hate it?

Besides providing a lane for cyclists, the change was supposed to help traffic flow. Did it?

Installed over the summer, the were supposed to make traffic flow more smoothly.

Why?

The avenue was too wide for one lane in each direction but not quite wide enough for two. This led to two very tight lanes, with constant jockying by drivers trying to get ahead or around double parked vehicles. 

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So did this fix the problem? Or even if it didn't, are you still glad bicyclists have their own lane?

Whether you drive, walk or bike, we want to know what you think.

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