transportation

13 votes

Install bike racks in key destination areas

Submitted by Chris Hardie

A city Richmond's size is great for biking around, but if cyclists have to worry about their bikes being stolen or damaged when they get to their destination, they may be less likely to take advantage of the opportunity.  Bike racks really are a critical pieces of infrastructure for any urban area that wishes to attract visitors for shopping and browsing, and Richmond has gone without them for far too long.  In difficult economic times, it's a relatively low-cost and easy solution that makes our public spaces and key destinations even more attractive and accessible.

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15 votes

Renew our sidewalk infrastructure

Submitted by Chris Hardie in Transportation

With modern housing subdivisions and new retail developments, adding sidewalks is often a low priority if it even gets done at all.  We all know that being able to walk to our destinations has benefits related to health and wellness, but is also an essential thing for some who don't have access to other forms of transportation.

Richmond should renew its sidewalk infrastructure:

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4 votes

Create a Car Sharing Program

Submitted by Chris Hardie in Transportation

Car sharing is a revolution in personal transportation - urban mobility for the 21st century.  About 75% of North Americans live in cities. Many of them simply don't drive enough to justify the expense and hassles of owning a car - yet can't give up the freedom of driving a car when they want to.

Car Sharing provides flexible wheels for an urban lifestyle. It's instant-access to a network of cars throughout the city, 24 hours-a-day, paying-per-trip, without commitment or inconvenience.

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