WASHINGTON (AP) - A Washington church says a proposed bike lane near its property would infringe upon its constitutional rights of religious freedom by causing traffic problems and making it harder for people to reach a place of worship.
The Washington Post reports (https://wapo.st/1MD6IW9) that the District Department of Transportation is considering installing a protected bike lane near the United House of Prayer. The church is located near Mount Vernon Square.
The church’s lawyer wrote a letter to the department saying parking loss caused by the bike lane would place an undue burden on people who want to pray. The church says other churches already have had to flee to the suburbs because of parking restrictions.
The department says no decisions will be made until it decides on a street and design approach.
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Information from: The Washington Post, https://www.washingtonpost.com
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