I am an avid road biker, but am nonetheless opposed to the Chappy Bike Path.  While I support the creation of bike paths in New York City, and even on parts of the Vineyard where the pace and volume of traffic make sharing the road dangerous and often impractical, I believe that the pace and face of Chappy both permit and impel us to share the road and preserve its unique character.  Finally, having been struck and nearly killed by a New York cab on a bike path, I know from painful personal experience that it is no guaranty of safety.  

Martin Auerbach