Comment 61767

By temp temp (anonymous) | Posted March 30, 2011 at 10:11:34 in reply to Comment 61483

Manhattan and Portland don't time their lights so that cars can move at highway-like speeds through them easily. Manhattan and Portland have built extensive bike lane systems throughout their city that co-exist ON THE MAIN ROADS. Manhattan has actually REMOVED CAR TRAFFIC ENTIRELY on some of its streets - including at Times Square - and given it back to the people. Manhattan has huge sidewalks that help to move people, buffer them from vehicles and encourage social interaction etc.

Have you been to these cities? You may have chosen the 2 best examples of American Cities with livable streets, and they have achieved this by looking at peoples priorities over car priorities.

Your argument might be better if you reference some American cities that design their streets to move cars first and foremost. Detroit Michigan and Gary Indiana come to mind...

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