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THE NEW YORK TIMES
U.S. Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.), appeared among peers on the U.S. House floor on Jan. 5. A move last week to expel him from Congress failed.
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The biggest and trendiest cities in the world — London, New York, Paris — are all walkable cities. It’s simple and common to get around without any need for a car. Why isn’t Honolulu able to compete with these cities?
Here’s why: Oahu residents illegally park in bike lanes, severely limiting their efficacy. Sidewalks vanish into thin air, ending without notice. The ones that do exist are narrow, bumpy and treacherous. Cars whiz past, going far above the speed limit, endangering the few pedestrians who dare brave the sidewalks.
I’m not naive enough to believe that this issue will be resolved overnight. But I do think we should make some effort to not inhibit the few brave souls who travel on bikes or by foot.
So I urge you, residents, obey traffic laws and don’t park in bike lanes — it’s not that hard.
Calista Yap
Makiki
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