It turns out that the bureaucratic hoops aren't especially onerous, and they're a relative bargain thanks to the city waiving some of the associated fees.
A report released yesterday by the CLA found a disproportionate spike in downtown parking rates recently as compared with pedestrian traffic and business activity.
While a hardware store owner who's unhappy about the new Milwaukee protected lanes in Logan has gotten a lot of press, there's another bikeway issue happening just up the road.
Residential streets shouldn't be places for drivers to pass through in a hurry. They should be safe, peaceful places for people to walk, bike, play, and live.