Saturday, January 26, 2008

Officials want input on sidewalks, bikeways

By LEA ANN OVERSTREET • January 24, 2008

Metro Public Works and the Metro Planning Department are preparing to update the county’s strategic plan for sidewalks and bikeways.

A seriesof public meetings will be held to inform the public on the county’s plans and gain input from residents who use the trails.

The first meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m. Jan. 31at Bordeaux Elementary, 1910 South Hamilton Road.

District 1 Councilman Lonnell Matthews said that residents concerned with the “enhancement of their community” should make it a point to attend the meeting.

“Sidewalks and bikeways are important to communities for various safety, health, accessibility and economic reasons. Sidewalks and bikeways aid pedestrians and bikers who otherwise would be forced to battle with vehicle traffic,” Matthews said.

For details about the sidewalks and bikeways plan, visit www.nashville.gov/sidewalks

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