Three years ago, a man pedaled into the Lincoln Tunnel, a violation of Port Authority regulations. So why did he wander into that 2.5 km-long tube under the Hudson? The route was suggested on a phone app.
Even if it weren't prohibited, I wouldn't cycle in the Tunnel--unless, perhaps, it were closed to traffic. On a scale from 1 to 4, with 4 being the most stressful, I think the fumes and claustrophobic space would make it a four-plus on a new interactive bike map.
The City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works has just developed such a map for the Cream City. It can be accessed from a computer or mobile device and rates each street from low (1) to high (4) stress, based on factors such as how many people drive on it and whether or not it has a bike lane. Riders can use the map to plot a route that includes as many low-stress streets as possible.
You can access the map here.
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| From the Milwaukee Sentinel-Journal |
