re: What a neighborhood sidewalk debate says about Baton Rouge

We don't live in a sleepy village of 10,000 residents who can bike everywhere. Many travel several miles to work/school and choose to live in the suburbs due to safety, property values, quality education for children, and other reasons. Biking 15-20 miles one way in south Louisiana will not ever happen. High humidity, daily rains in the summer months and long commutes will render these expensive bike paths almost useless. At least the treehuggers will feel "progressive" while they drive their BMW's around.