In Cuba, they use low cement barriers spaced about 5 feet apart to separate the bike lanes from the traffic. Even though the traffic seems just as busy in parts of Havana, it is nearly impossible for cars to venture into the Bike Lanes during the straight aways. At the intersections, the border was marked with low-lying cement bumps that had reflectors in them. As a novice rider, I still felt completely safe at all times even with the cars just a few feet away. Perhaps we could lobby for something similar.
It's a good idea, but one wishes that something more attractive than big chunks of concrete could've been used. Perhaps someone could develop something with a bricklike surface, and about two to three feet of soil inside for some plants to grow?
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