Wait are people supposed to be the water in this metaphor? If so what happens to those people when you shut off the faucet?

But have they tried an ad campaign to change culture? *sarcasm intended

True, I hope they will take out a lane and make a tree lined median. They also have the Tweetsie Trail which is a 9 mile multi use bike and pedestrian path that goes from downtown Elizabethton and connects over to Johnson city on an old rail line.

I was hoping they would redesign it with the new intersection at TN-91 and elk. At least they are willing to close it to car traffic on Friday afternoons in the summer for vendors/people.

Lastly, I noticed a simple asphalt speed hump. I recall it being mentioned in a meeting that NDOT wanted to use the temporary humps because our snow plows couldn't go over an asphalt hump. But clearly they can do it in Grand Rapids, they should be able to do it in Nashville. (7/7)

I was appreciated this bike lane pilot in East Grand Rapids. The placement allows snow to accumulate without blocking the bike lane. Dowrown is also incorporating snow-melting technology into sidewalks and roads to protect the river from salt pollution and improve walking. (6/7)

One common complaint from anti-housing advocates is curb management. Grand Rapids has tackled this with a creative approach. Their bins include a paid red lided one for trash and a free yellow-lidded bin for recycling, encouraging recycling and smaller trash bins, which saves curb space. (5/7)

As I continued, I passed historic houses. Most of wich are actually quadplex, not single-family homes. This diversity in housing helps preserve neighborhoods, creates varied price points, and generates more property tax revenue for public amenities like parks, which have working splash pads. (4/7)

I ran through a pleasant business district with bulb-outs, crosswalks, trees, and a brick road. These features not only beautify the area but also narrow the road, prompting drivers to slow down and creating a safer environment for pedestrians, making walking more enjoyable. (3/7)

These parking zones require riders to end their rides there, ensuring clear sidealks. This also encourages bus ridership by placing locations near stops and destinations. One example is a park with new concrete slabs right off the main path, conveniently located near the bus stop. (2/7)

I walked the dog on it this morning and it feels so much more dangerous. Drivers used to at least move over into the middle of the road when passing. Today I had 3/4 drivers not move over at all or slow down forcing me into yards. It will be even worse when drivers are angry from the train.