Packed meeting to discuss Evanston bike lanes
This is the same article as every other article on proposed bike lanes. A city plans bike lanes, drivers complain, business owners complain, some bikers stand up in support; and eventually they'll probably put in some bike infrastructure of some sort, as long as it doesn't inconvenience drivers in any way.
Evanston Merchants Don't Bother To Find Out Facts
"The merchants say the project, which would strip most parking off the east side of Chicago Avenue to make room for the bike lanes, would harm “nearly 200 small businesses which depend on street parking for customer access.”
Of course, study after study shows that businesses benefit when bike lanes go in. But, but, paaarking!
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Cars the winner in the competition for space in downtown Evanston
"The reality is that despite official pronouncements about being a bicycle-friendly city and the importance of having a walkable community, Evanston is like most American cities in regard to modes of transportation: The top priority is cars, trucks and other vehicle traffic...designed to maximize vehicle throughput and car parking convenience"