Bike lanes in American cities are often designed for commuters, not for the elderly or children, making them less useful than they appear. My 70-year-old mother refuses to use the new protected lane downtown because the crossings still put her in direct conflict with turning trucks. If a city can't make cycling safe for a grandmother or a 10-year-old, is it really promoting urban mobility or just gentrifying transportation? I've seen Portland's network work because it prioritizes neighborhood access over speed, but most US cities copy the wrong parts of the Dutch model.