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[–] CompactFlax@discuss.tchncs.de 29 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (1 children)

Installing one part of an infrastructure without the rest of the infrastructure to free car dependency can have this effect. It certainly takes time to change behaviour and increase foot traffic. Some shops have closed - but is that because they were a good downtown destination? Perhaps they weren’t doing well beforehand. It’s tough going.

Reprehensible behaviour nonetheless.

Strong Vehicular Cycling vibes from that cyclist early on.

Illegal parking - tow them.

[–] Steve 13 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I was going to say, this is almost completely because it's an unprotected bike lane. It's too easy for people to ignore it.

[–] CompactFlax@discuss.tchncs.de 6 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

It’s semi protected by a curb but realistically it’s free game. Communicate a blitz and enforce. Use cameras if they’re reliable (I have my doubts though).

[–] consumptionone@lemmy.world 4 points 2 weeks ago

A proper bike lane that's adjacent to a street or road has curbs or other barricades high enough to ruin the wheels or undercarriage of any vehicle that attempts to drive over it. Semi-protected is not protected.