Most cities have long-range plans to build more bike lanes. But how many of them are building those plans with transportation in mind, rather than recreation? This video explores what may be the strongest arterial bike lane network in North America to see what works and doesn't work.

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0:00 Introduction
0:37 Separation from cars and stress
1:31 Space and branding
5:11 Directness and transit
8:25 The network effect
11:12 Does the Rev meet its promise?