The article presents multiple letters highlighting concerns in San Jose related to homelessness and cycling infrastructure. The first letter criticizes Mayor Matt Mahan's punitive measures towards the homeless, advocating for a right-to-shelter proposal instead. It emphasizes that homelessness should not be treated as a crime and that current legal measures have failed to address the issue effectively. The second letter discusses the need for improved cycling infrastructure, noting that safety fears deter residents from biking. Suggestions include enhancing bike lane protections and offering more bike storage options to encourage cycling.
Instead of criminalizing them, a right-to-shelter proposal that guarantees shelter without a jail threat should be supported.
Living in the suburban sprawl that is San Jose, it is nearly impossible to get around town without a car.
Quick builds with plastic bollards are an easy solution to putting bikes on the roads, but the lack of a physical barrier...sets off alarm bells.
Upgrading our current bike lanes to concrete curbs or metal bollard protection would help with physical safety.
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