The City of East Lansing is working on a non-motorized transportation plan that may include an increase in the prominence of city bike lanes.
According to excerpts from the article:
“The idea is that the existing street network would be evaluated to see if bikeways should be added, or (if the) trail system should be extended,” said Todd Sneathen, director of public works for East Lansing. “It’s a comprehensive look at the system to see what would make sense to construct.”
A subcommittee, which consists of two members from four of the city’s commissions, was formed to come up with goals and objectives for the plan last fall, Sneathen said.
One of the main ideas that came out of the subcommittee’s meetings was that there are two different kinds of bicyclists and pedestrians, and there almost needs to be two separate plans for these, Sneathen said.
“Some are looking to do it recreationally, and some are commuting,” he said.
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