Here in Rhode Island, we have the beautiful East Bay path which goes South-SE down the Eastern side our of Narragansett bay, gorgeous! Then the blackstone valley path starts NW of PVD in Lincoln, very nice and woodsy and gives you a historical view of mills and old industry, now mostly condos, and plenty of dams.
For me, the issue is linking these up. You have to drive through urban streets in poor areas. Last time I did the 3 mile linkage, I was honked at 4 times by cars behind me, simply for going bike speed and staying cautious. It shocks your ears and adrenaline to have a blast from a car horn, someone is mad at you due to their own impatience, it's sad.
Car culture is a great economic boon for many, but it's polluting and anti-cyclist and anti-pedestrian. We need separated bikeways, not shared surfaces with a faded painted bike which no one cares about.
For me, the issue is linking these up. You have to drive through urban streets in poor areas. Last time I did the 3 mile linkage, I was honked at 4 times by cars behind me, simply for going bike speed and staying cautious. It shocks your ears and adrenaline to have a blast from a car horn, someone is mad at you due to their own impatience, it's sad.
Car culture is a great economic boon for many, but it's polluting and anti-cyclist and anti-pedestrian. We need separated bikeways, not shared surfaces with a faded painted bike which no one cares about.