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Public and advocates press Mobility Committee to keep protected bike lanes on 6th Street
Summary
Public commenters and Safe Streets Austin urged the Mobility Committee to require protected bike lanes on 6th Street, highlighting safety, connectivity and business benefits; APD said it coordinates with Transportation & Public Works on the 6th Street pilot and will keep the corridor open when safe.
Public comment at the Austin City Council Mobility Committee on Nov. 13 featured strong support for protected bike lanes on East 6th Street, with residents and advocates urging the committee to preserve a physically separated lane in staff proposals.
"I would like to voice my support for a single bike lane on 6th Street between I‑35 and Congress," a public commenter told the committee, calling the staff‑reviewed “alternative design number 2” a compromise that would add roughly 9½ feet of usable space for businesses while providing a…
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