Opposition to Proposed Two-Way Bike Lane on Mt. Pleasant Ave.
Ward 5 Neighbors Speak Up & Out
Over the past months I have engaged with my neighbors in Elmhurst, Mount Pleasant, and Manton and they have been clear in their sentiments - they do not want a two-way bike lane on Mt. Pleasant Avenue. Residents, schools, and businesses are already taxed by traffic on this major corridor in the Fifth Ward. I and my neighbors are not against cyclist or bike lanes, we are against not being included in any kind of robust engagement that must go with a major redesign of their neighborhood.
Everyone was quite open to the idea of traditional bike lanes - that flow with traffic. This video shows what they had to say regarding Mayor Elorza’s plan to implement a bike lane treatment that will only go to cause further delays, and will most definitely not make their street “great!”
I encourage everyone who is opposed to the two-way bike treatment to sign our petition here. And then please plan on attending the Mayor’s Information Session on January 28th at Mt. Pleasant High School. Details are here.
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Together, we can and must have a say in how our community is designed. It is apparent to me that my neighbors are opposed to this design and I stand with you and will continue to advocate on your behalf!
