Most interesting and informative article I've ever read discussing cycling infrastructure.

[rbeckert]

Advocates are working across the country to make their communities safer and more accessible for cyclists, but not every effort is successful.​

https://www.theverge.com/23992114/bike-lane-us-infrastructure-milwaukee-dallas-woodlands

 

[AvalancheRun]

Surprised to see the Woodlands here. There are a lot of trails, but what I've seen is geared more towards recreation versus transportation. The amount of sprawl makes it a pretty car-centric town.

But hey, it's always interesting to see how urban planners are dealing with their unique challenges.

 

[AvalancheRun]

(Woodlands, TX)

Google considers these "dedicated (bike) lanes" hmmmm..... (Edit 1: wrong, there is a fully separated lane in center)
Edit 2: Have to retract even more of my comment. Woodlands has some incredible fully-protected infrastructure. Sidewalks are merged with hike/bike trails, and they are often shaded with trees. I have spent a lot of time there and never noticed this at all!

At this point, fully protected lanes should be the sole aim. One has to be pretty hardcore to cycle on 30+ mph roads without protection. You're entrusting your life to a faded strip of paint and a guy driving while glued to his phone and vape.

 

[Taylor57]

(Woodlands, TX)
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Google considers these "dedicated (bike) lanes" hmmmm.....

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The town center is a lot better. It just makes sense to widen sidewalks and turn them into multi-use paths, like they have done here. Wonder why more cities haven't adopted this approach.

At this point, fully protected lanes should be the sole aim. One has to be pretty hardcore to cycle on 30+ mph roads without protection. You're entrusting your life to a faded strip of paint and a guy driving while glued to his phone and vape.

Woodlands kinda high end part of TX no? Surprised that there was only about 2 feel of shoulder for bikes!

 

[AvalancheRun]

Woodlands kinda high end part of TX no? Surprised that there was only about 2 feel of shoulder for bikes!

Turns out they were just hidden. I take that part back!
Might even bring a bike next time.