The Livable Communities
Development Group of the Johnson City, Jonesborough, Washington County Economic Summit is digging into some specifics on the first of its top
six issues areas (see below) for 2013 and beyond: “More interconnected,
beautiful and clean bike and walking paths connecting destinations to
live,work, shop and play in our community.”
(For the full article, click here: Bicycling update)
After collaborative discussion, the group
is set to work on two tracks, both in close coordination with the City
of Johnson City. The first is planning and implementing the purchase and
installation of additional bicycle racks around Johnson City. The
second is looking comprehensively at the current network of bicycle
routes that connect areas of the city, and working toward short, medium
and long-term improvements that enhance connectivity and safety for
Johnson City’s children and its growing number of adult cyclists.
“We applaud the City and its staff
for the many steps they’ve taken in this regard over the past several
years,” Livable Communities facilitator Dan Reese said. “Our goal is to
come alongside representatives of the planning, traffic and other
divisions within the Development Services Department to keep the desire
for continued improvements on the front burner.”Development Group members are in the early stages of discussions internally and with the appropriate city representatives about both issues… Read more: Bicycling update
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