Terry, $165,000 out of $11 million is actually equal to 1.5%. Also, $165,000 is approximately $60,000 LESS than the median house price in Portland - a steal for bike lanes that, once built, will allow Portlanders to commute on.

Note - bicycle commuters do not pollute. No air, water, or noise pollution. They take up far less space on the roads. They do not impinge upon freight movement. They do not scare pedestrians away and kill them when they run them over. They take up hardly any space when parking. They DO NOT wear down the road like automobiles and heavy trucks do - you could essentialy pave a bike lane, and come back maybe 100 years later to repave it; whereas you have to repave a street with cars every 10-15 years.

Bikes are a great investment - and requires hardly any upkeep.

Also, bicyclists are going to live a lot longer than you are. Please play nice and pay your taxes. Thank you.