No Bike Lanes for Center Street

So, after some consideration and feedback, the city has decided to NOT add bike lanes to Center Street.  From the email sent to the many folks that provided input on the issue from the City:

...Due to Center Street being an industrial corridor with high traffic and a need for a left turn lane, the City at this time will not be installing bike lanes.  However, as stated in our meeting, providing a safe environment for our bicycling community is a huge priority for the City.  Therefore, we will be striping a fog line on the north side of Center Street (approximately 3 feet from the curb) to help move traffic away from the curb to help provide an area for bicyclists.  The result will be narrower lanes for through traffic (still meeting standards for roadway widths) and a continuous turn-pocket. 

In addition, we will be following through with the suggestion to begin installing signs stating something like “Share the Road” to help bring awareness to motorist that bicyclists use the road also.

Previously on Exit133