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Residents urge protected bike lanes on North Main Street as council hears public comment
Summary
Several Akron residents told City Council they support using secured grant funds to add protected bike lanes on North Main Street, saying the change would improve safety, connect neighborhoods and help local businesses.
Several Akron residents used the public-comment period at the Akron City Council meeting to urge the council to preserve grant-funded plans to resurface North Main Street with three travel lanes and two bike lanes.
Advocates said the project would close gaps in the city’s bicycle network and improve safety for commuters and recreational riders. “As a cyclist, I myself fully appreciate and understand the importance of this,” said Ben Lee, who gave his address and said he supports the North Main Street project and the three-lane, two-bike-lane configuration.
The public comments underscored safety and neighborhood benefits as the central arguments for the project. “I run many groups called Rawr. So on Wednesday, we go on rides around the city. The main component is keeping people safe,” said Catherine Novak, who identified herself…
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