Last month, our local paper published an article in which the mayor referred to bicycle infrastructure as a "niche issue". Apparently, I am not the only Lubbock cyclist who took issue with the piece. Last week, a group of cyclists held an informal meeting with city representatives to discuss the need for better safety options and come up with plans for the future. And I am (guardedly) optimistic.
Lubbock Cyclists Mobilize to Address Bike Safety Concerns (January 14)
Our View: Improving Local Bike Travel Could Be Good for Lubbock and Tech (January 6)
Road Rage: Lubbock Cyclists Decry Lack of Safety (December 13)
May you cycle safely, save money, lose weight, lower your blood pressure, and care less about gas prices. And may your city support you in all of that!
Bonus links - a few more MH posts on the topic:
Lubbock on a Bike: No Love from the Mayor
Lubbock on a Bike: National Bike Challenge in August
Bicycle Friendly America: How Bike-Friendly Is Your Town?
Finding a Bike Rack in Lubbock
A Very Quick Post about an Upcoming Lubbock Bike Ride
Bike to Work Day 2014: Bring it on, Lubbock!
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