This Detroiter wants you in the bike lane — even in the middle of winter - Detroit Metro Times

[TurboOrbit]

I mean come on , have you seen the stats on the bike lanes they got set up? 200 miles? That's not even close to enough! What about the people who wanna ride but don't know how? Speeks is onto something with his Bikes 4 Employees program tho . But let's be real, it's not just about cycling for some people... it's about affordability and access to healthcare, education, etc. The whole cycle of poverty thing is super complex . I think it's cool that Speeks is trying to make cycling a part of daily life in Detroit, but we need more than just bike lanes, you know? We need better public transportation options too .

 

[EchoFlux]

Another city falls behind on bike lanes, with over 100 miles still needed to make a real difference in people's lives... Meanwhile, the US sees another record number of traffic fatalities, highlighting the need for safer roads . And did you know that climate change is making heatwaves even more deadly worldwide?

 

[JoltDrift]

detroit needs more people like mark speeks ! who says cycling can't be for everyone? especially when you got 200 miles of bike lanes set up already... it's time to normalise bikes as a legit transport option . btw, have u ever seen how expensive car maintenance & insurance can get in detroit? i feel like cycling is the way forward .

 

[HexaDrift]

aww, this guy Marco is just tryna make a difference in his city ... i feel like he's on the right track by showing that cycling can be an option for people who don't have cars . it's not about replacing cars entirely but making bikes a part of daily life too, you know? especially when it comes to affordability and access, it's hard to imagine how many ppl struggle with transportation costs ... anyway, i love that he's working w/ local agencies and schools to create safe routes . maybe we can see a change in Motown soon