The bike lane has been in the works since longer than the apartment building has existed.

When asked about the concerns by KOIN reporters, PBOT spokesperson Dylan Rivera acknowledged the shortage of parking in the Goose Hollow area. “That’s why we need to get more people biking and walking, as much as possible. And that’s what a project like this is part of,” he said.

The problem with this approach is the assumption that everyone can just switch to biking and walking. The city makes decisions that functionally encourage alternative transportation by making driving more difficult. It's like a vice tax except with physical frustrations rather than added financial costs. But some people have to drive for work. And some people can't walk or bike long distances. And as the article points out, some people are caring for elderly relatives who can't walk or bike. And some buildings aren't close enough to grocery stores and shopping centers. And some people who walk or bike will still also drive cars that will need parking. And not everyone has the extra hours in the day to take longer to get everywhere.