[OldHarbor]

Governments love their bike paths. Here in Virginia Beach, they do it in phases. Phases, that’s what you need, that way they can squander more money each time.

Phase 1: Estimated to cost $19.5 million. It will include 3.2 miles of trail, connecting the Newtown Road light rail station to Town Center with an elevated bridge over Independence Boulevard

Phase 4: Recently approved for a $23.8 million state grant from the SMART SCALE Grant program. This phase will extend the eastern part of the trail by 2.8 miles,connecting South Birdneck Road to London Bridge Road.

[Ex-Con777]

Who uses a bike path? Is it the homeless and poor? No. Is it the working poor? No.

It will be the milleau of the snobby upper crust. They will transport their Pinarello with their BMW to the paid, secure parking lot.

They’ll change into their Castelli Lycra shorts and jersey. They will slip into their Bont Vaypor S Full Custom shoes. They will be distinguished by the decals on their ARRO Helmet.

This elitist trinket is just another gift to the ‘In’ crowd.

EC