"We're talking about the so-called "protected bike intersection," or as a few outraged drivers have memorably called it, an "anti-car labyrinth," a "borderline anti-human" street treatment, and an "eco-fascist" "acid trip" of roadway infrastructure. So we especially love how Oh the Urbanity breaks down not just why those reactions are wrong, but why bike intersections are "the number one type of bike infrastructure that most cities are lacking.""
"Cyclists love them. Drivers hate them (at least at first). And sometimes, they set off a firestorm of comments online that get a little ... over the top. It's the perfect short video to send to a friend who just can't imagine his or her city another way. Or send it to a transportation official in your town who needs a refresher on one of the most critical and under-utilized features of a bike-friendly landscape."
Protected bike intersections are popular with cyclists and provoke initial dislike from many drivers, sometimes triggering heated online backlash. Critics have labeled them with extreme epithets like 'anti-car labyrinth,' 'borderline anti-human,' 'eco-fascist,' and 'acid trip.' Clear explanations show why those reactions are misplaced and why protected intersections often represent the most needed type of bike infrastructure in many cities. Short, focused videos make effective tools to introduce the design to skeptical friends and to remind transportation officials of the role protected intersections play in creating safer, more connected, and under-utilized bike-friendly urban landscapes.
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