The mayor's remarks, made during his monthly media briefing, came after several recent bike safety projects sparked backlash among residents who were unaware they were coming.
But Gloria said those apologies did not mean he would back away from his promises to improve bike infrastructure simply because some residents object."If their objections are a reflexive opposition to change, that's probably not going to get a positive hearing here because we do need to make some changes," Gloria said."Our climate is changing. Our affordability, inflation, other issues are causing us to change and try and give people more options.
After the backlash in Mira Mesa, Gloria ordered a halt to all planned advisory bike lanes in the city pending a public outreach campaign. Advisory bike lanes require motorists in both directions of travel tofrom San Jose State University estimates that advisory bike lanes, also called"edge lane roads," can reduce the likelihood of collisions by roughly 44% because the unfamiliar design forces drivers to pay closer attention.
Gloria said he had not given up on advisory bike lanes in San Diego, but added that the city would seek to educate drivers on their purpose and how to use them before they are installed."We're going to go to the community planning group, town council, and explain to them that this is coming, to assist them in understanding what it is and hopefully get their support," Gloria said."Sometimes we don't get that support, and we may move forward still.
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