11. Why did Brooklyn religious leaders persuade the city to remove a newly painted bike lane in their neighborhood?
Answer: A
BROOKLYN RELIGIOUS LEADERS PERSUADED THE CITY TO REMOVE A NEWLY PAINTED BIKE LANE BECAUSE THEY FELT THE LANE CONFLICTED WITH THEIR COMMUNITY’S NEEDS AND TRADITIONS.
The religious leaders in Brooklyn convinced the city to remove the newly painted bike lane due to a belief that it did not align with the needs and traditions of their community. This reflects their concern for how such infrastructure affects their neighborhood life and values.
A) They felt the lane conflicted with their community’s needs and traditions
This option is correct as it directly correlates with the extract's mention that religious leaders in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, were instrumental in persuading the city to remove the bike lane, indicating that their motivations were based on community sentiment and cultural considerations.
B) They believed it increased housing costs
This option is incorrect because the extract does not mention any concerns about housing costs associated with the bike lane. The focus is on community needs and traditions rather than economic implications.
C) They wanted the funds diverted to public schools
This option is incorrect as the extract does not indicate that the religious leaders sought to redirect funds from the bike lane to public schools. Their advocacy for removal was based on community values rather than financial reallocations.
D) They opposed exercise as a health practice
This option is incorrect because the extract does not suggest that the religious leaders opposed exercise. In fact, it mentions that many New Yorkers support bike lanes for health and safety benefits, indicating that the opposition was rooted in community needs rather than a stance against exercise.
Conclusion
The correct answer, A, is supported by the extract, which highlights the role of community values in the decision to remove the bike lane. Other options fail to align with the text, as they are either unrelated to the context or misinterpret the motivations behind the opposition to the bike lane. This underscores the importance of understanding local community dynamics in urban planning decisions.