The Five Questions Every Community Should Ask Itself Before It Debuts a New Bike Path

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By Seth LieberSep 21, 2026, 12:01 am18 pts
Let’s imagine a city that wants more visitors to explore its downtown on foot. The photographs on the city’s website show a pedestrian paradise: broad sidewalks, outdoor tables, even a trail along the water. A family arrives by bus, follows the map the city provided … and discovers that to reach the trail…

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