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itamarst t1_jbhksqr wrote

Reply to comment by noob_tube03 in Cambridge bike lane lawsuit dismissed by ik1nky

If moving the crosswalk would involve additional construction (e.g. for ramps for people with disabilities) that's out of scope for these projects, since they typically aren't doing construction.

There is one of those streets that will be reconstructed soon, I forget which, though.

In general, if it doesn't involve construction the city will adjust things even after project installation if people make a good enough argument, so email tpt@cambridgema.gov with any suggestions (that's the Traffic, Parking, & Transportation department email). They do read all their email.

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noob_tube03 t1_jbhnloq wrote

So removing all the parking, changing a street from 2 way to 1 way, and installing bollards is considered in scope, but not killing cyclists from cross traffic or looking at cyclist/pedestrian impact isn't in scope? You know that sounds weird right?

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itamarst t1_jbj2f84 wrote

The city is not doing construction: no curb changes, no pouring concrete. Only paint or flexposts. If moving a sidewalk requires construction they won't do it as part of the project.

Within those constraints, they are trying to make the street safer for cyclists and pedestrians. I think the project is very nice. Many others do. You may disagree, or think there are ways to improve; if so the solution is to share suggestions with the city, not complain on reddit.

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noob_tube03 t1_jbj4ge6 wrote

iirc the design that had garnered the most public support wasnt the one the was deployed, so I'm not going to hold my breath reaching out to the city. Nor should I need to for the items I mentioned. Like I said, it feels half assed. I didn't realize they were constrained from making physical changes with the project however, so that certainly explains it

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