Forgot this was coming out - thanks for posting.
As already mentioned, I'm also glad the city is at least taking a closer look but I remain skepticle in their vision of being a top cycling city in North America. I think this is more due to the people of the city. I can't say I know what a top cycling city in NA even looks like though. If I had to guess I would say San Francisco.
Some of the concerns I have with riding are outlined in the report - mainly in the operations/maintenance section. The gravel, general debris and potholes are annoying especially on the designated shared roads (such as 2nd st.). I'd be more apt to ride in the winter as well if I knew there would be some level of upkeep of the paths/roads.
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