Portland pointed the way, but it will take action on planned projects, leadership and money to make cycling priority here.
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Austin needs to spend money — $300 million over the next 20 years — to put Austin on par with bike-friendly cities such as Portland, Stallings says. The city should start by focusing on projects that would generate the most trips. Paint — and bike lanes — are relatively cheap, but many people are not comfortable in bike lanes and prefer separated pathways. “When you have a complete system, people will begin to use it,” Stallings says.
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