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Bike lane proposal introduced; mayor says city lacks enough cyclists for lanes
Summary
City Manager Holly Bailey presented photos and a proposal for bike lanes from the trailhead to the square. Mayor Carlos Duffey opposed moving forward now, Councilwoman Jeanette Riley said the lanes were part of an earlier trail grant, and Councilman Theodore Patterson called it a starting point for future discussion.
City Manager Holly Bailey presented a proposal and before-and-after photos for bike lanes running from the trailhead to the downtown square, saying it was an option the council could choose to pursue.
Mayor Carlos Duffey said he was not in favor, stating the community "does not have enough cyclist in Jackson to see a need for a bike lane." Councilwoman Jeanette Riley responded that bike lanes were included in the original trail grant but were never implemented. Councilman Theodore Patterson described the exchange as "the start of the conversation" and suggested the issue could be revisited later. The council did not take a formal vote on the bike-lane proposal at the June 2 meeting.
No ridership counts, cost estimates, or grant-application details were provided in the minutes; the item was recorded as a discussion rather than a formal approval.
