Originally Posted by
colnago62
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle...gh-in-seattle/
If Seattle would have spent more thought into implemation, the money they saved could have been used for other cycling projects, like a velodrome. The bike lanes are dangerous. They funnel you down a shute, some of them being two way. If somebody steps into one while not looking, you have few options.
If you read the article, you'll learn that the funding for the bike paths was part of a huge transportation levy including roads, bike paths, and sidewalks which was paid for by an increase in property tax. It would be illegal to use transportation funds to build recreational facilities.