Manny Yekutiel, president of the Valencia Corridor Merchants Association, stated, "The [merchants association] cannot officially support the side-running bike lane. We're worried it will affect business." His comments reflect long-held concerns that the design, which reduces available parking spaces, will be detrimental to local shopkeepers, ultimately creating conflict between the need for cyclist safety and merchants' interests.
Erin Fieberling, a bicyclist from District 9, remarked on the importance of the center lane, saying, "It's a straight, clear, predictable path with no interruption. I use the Valencia Street bike lane most often to travel to local businesses on Valencia Street." This emphasizes how some cyclists feel safer with the previous design and how it supports local commerce.
Stephanie Cajina, the board vice chair, admitted, "We have to be very careful about experimenting in commercial corridors. That requires a certain level of care that perhaps we did not perceive when we initially approved this particular item." This statement underscores the board's recognition of the challenges involved in balancing transportation needs and business interests.
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