"Bill Hamilton" wrote in message
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I don't see how trails and bike paths are marginalizing bicycles.

Ever ridden n the roads in Canberra? Or do a search on accident data for
Stevenage UK the great bike path city. Most hazardous place to cycle in the
country.

They're giving cyclists alternatives to riding on the high-speed highways
that are just plain too dangerous for anyone without years of cycling
experience. Or, do you really want children puttering along next to the
fast cars and trucks?

Roads that have cyclists regularly riding on them (regular streets, not main
freeways and highways) teach drivers to be alert and aware of cyclists. Eg.
Amsterdam, and most European cities.

Cheers
Peter