"Filtered permeable" streets that allow bicycles and pedestrians through are essential to safe, convenient, and attractive networks that increase the amount of bicyclists (which in turn reduces traffic, easily maintains infra., keeps people healthy, cleans air, among numerous other benefits) pedestrians and bicyclists in Richmond must already deal with difficult conditions, especially when there is construction, having these "filtered permeable" connections are essential to deciding whether someone will bicycle or not. Bank Street, in particular, is an important corridor to access downtown and Shockoe Bottom, with close proximity to the Franklin Street bi-directional path. The continual fortifying of this street has made it increasingly difficult to utilize this link, forcing pedestrians and bicyclists onto more dangerous roads. To achieve Richmond, and Virginia's goals of providing for the safety and health of its citizens, our public facilities must be the leading example for encouraging bicycles and pedestrians, rather than being a detractor or hostile towards it. Thank you for your time. Access through Bank Street must be protected.