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Cyclist and pedestrian advocate urges removal of Preston Street slip lanes, cites safety concerns
5531326 · August 5, 2025
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Summary
A resident and active bicyclist told council slip lanes at the Preston/Ridge McIntyre intersection create hazards for people walking and biking and urged the city to redesign those lanes into protected space or bike lanes to reduce conflicts.
A Charlottesville resident urged the council on Aug. 4 to remove slip lanes on Preston Street at the Ridge/McIntyre intersection, saying the roadway design creates repeated near‑crashes for pedestrians and cyclists. Movin D'Sampol said, “The slip lanes on Preston gotta go, folks. They gotta go,” and…
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