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Bunce Road rehabilitation draws sharp public split over shared-use path; council says administration moving forward
Summary
Residents and advocacy groups packed City Hall on May 19 to oppose and support a proposed multimodal (shared-use) path on Bunce Road; council leaders said the administration has finalized the plan and there was no ordinance before council to vote on that night.
More than two dozen residents spoke May 19 at City Hall as the Bunce Road rehabilitation project—specifically a proposed 10‑foot shared‑use path—became the most contested item in a long council meeting.
Why it matters: Bunce Road is a frequently used north–south corridor in Lakewood. Supporters say a maintained, multiuse surface will provide a safer, year‑round route for pedestrians, people with mobility aids, and cyclists; opponents say the route’s frequent driveways and intersections, tree‑lawn impacts and loss of green space create safety and neighborhood‑character problems.
Supporters argued the path will expand safe options for travel. James Mirdink, a Bunce Road resident, told council the wider surface would give children and older pedestrians a place to walk and bike: “As they get older, I like…
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