Home Editorial and Op-Ed Forcing road changes on residents is bad politics, worse policy

Forcing road changes on residents is bad politics, worse policy

EASY RIDER: Providence Mayor Jorge O. Elorza, pictured in 2016, says there’s still time for residents to weigh in on his plans for a network of connected “urban trails” for cyclists and others. / PBN FILE PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO
EASY RIDER: Providence Mayor Jorge O. Elorza, pictured in 2016, says there’s still time for residents to weigh in on his plans for a network of connected “urban trails” for cyclists and others. / PBN FILE PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO

There are many good reasons to encourage more bike travel in the capital city, including environmental and aesthetic benefits of reducing the number of vehicles on often-congested roads. And any driver who has seen bike riders force their way into the flow of traffic can also appreciate the benefits of dedicated lanes for them, where

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