As a lifelong cyclist and a reasonably fast rider myself, I might be inclined to dislike barrier-protected bike lanes, such as the ones recently installed between Chesterfield Drive and north of Swami’s in Encinitas.
But when I ride there, I can’t help but smile at the kids, older folks and beginner cyclists out enjoying one of the greatest stretches of coastline in the United States.
This project has given something to just about everyone. There are 50 new parking spots for surfers and visitors to use, a dedicated pedestrian walking lane, a new 2-way barrier-protected bike lane, and even a roadway lane for fast riders who prefer to be away from slower users.
To everyone who is up in arms about this positive change, I invite you to reconsider your opposition and embrace improvements that benefit not just you but all of us, fast and slow alike.
Jeremy Blakespear
Encinitas
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Is it a coincidence your last name is Blakespear?
The lanes are a mess and confusing to everyone that drives there.
Bike riders will get injured, drivers will get pissed.
Inane nonsense seems to follow the Blakespear regime even while she is gone because Kranz is nothing more than a continuation of her blight on this town.
The only way to remedy this is to vote out Kranz, Lyndes and Hinze. In the meantime we need to let them know that this destruction of 101 must be reversed.