POLL: Bike Lanes or ‘Sharrows’ on Madison Avenue?
Bike Lakewood recently hosted a board meeting, where this topic was discussed. Now, some bike advocates are lobbying city officials hoping to change the plans for the Madison Avenue repaving project.
Bike lanes or bine “sharrows” on Madison Avenue? That was one of the items up for discussion at a recent board meeting for Bike Lakewood, a local biking advocacy organization. Right now, the city has plans to repave Madison Avenue — in either 2013 or 2014 — and paint some “sharrows” on the street. But a few bike advocates are hoping the administration will reconsider. Ben Van Lear, an avid cyclist and Bike Lakewood board member, has conducted plenty of research (attached at the right) to support claims that bike lanes are safe, increase ridership and benefit small businesses. Have a glance out the letter (below) sent to city officials. And feel free to sign the online petition. If you’ve still got some time, vote in our poll. Dear Mayor …
Emily Lindberg
9:32 pm on Wednesday, December 5, 2012
I totally agree that it is not safe to ride on sidewalks. However, after a recent near accident on Hillard (approaching the intersection of Hillard and Madison, just north of Madison), I was severally shaken about riding on the road with motorists driving just too close for comfort and a car nearly running right into me from a side street, causing me to swerve into the already too close traffic! … more ›