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Highland Rim Bicycle Club recognized; donates 23 ‘3‑foot’ safety signs and urges periodic safety meetings
Summary
The Board recognized the Highland Rim Bicycle Club’s Safe Cycling Program, heard that the club donated 23 two‑foot reflective '3‑foot' signs to the city and requested continued coordination to improve cycling safety.
The Board of Mayor and Aldermen recognized the Highland Rim Bicycle Club’s Safe Cycling Program at its Oct. 13 meeting, during which club members described local safety work, confirmed a donation of 23 roadway signs and urged continued coordination with city staff and TDOT on cycling improvements.
The proclamation notes the club raised funds to purchase 23 “3-foot” road signs through the Jeff Roth Cycling Foundation; each sign is described on the record as a 2-foot-high, high‑intensity, prism‑reflective aluminum sign. Highland Rim Bicycle Club leaders told the board that 18 of the donated signs had already been delivered to public works in late August.
Stuart Coulter, chairman of the club’s advocacy committee, told the board the group presented concerns and suggestions to city representatives in April and provided prior planning and TDOT studies dating to 2013 and 2017. “We gave a presentation of our concerns and made suggestions for improvements,” Coulter said, adding that the club proposed periodic meetings—possibly semiannually—with the city and TDOT to discuss progress and next steps.
Club members described local programs that tie cycling to youth and community needs. Joe Capella, a club member who runs a Recycle Tullahoma program, said the club refurbishes donated bikes and has given about 20 children the ability to ride to school. Julia Harrison, a longtime resident and club member, said she hopes renewed city interest will lead to more greenway miles and safer road conditions for cyclists and pedestrians.
Why it matters: The donated signs are intended to reinforce Tennessee’s “three‑foot” passing requirement and to increase driver awareness of cyclists on local roads. Club members asked for continuing city‑level coordination to tie small infrastructure fixes into a safer network for cyclists, students and pedestrians.
Meeting outcome: The proclamation was presented; there was no formal vote to adopt new policy. Club members said they expect the city to erect the donated signs and requested periodic stakeholder meetings to track improvements.
Ending: The board thanked club members for their service and civic engagement.
