I know someone who'd work late nights at the Freep whose usual means of transportation was her bicycle. At least a couple times she had to out-cycle a few half-hearted punks who chased her on her way home. That was before bike lanes, when broken glass was even more common, a while ago.
Not saying there are a lot like her, but she was among those who helped make Detroit neighborhoods better. More and better bike lanes would encourage more like her. There's ample space for them.
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