Help Shape the Future of Bicycle Access in Asheville

February 6, 2008 on 12:00 pm | In W.N.C. - Road |

If you care about bicycle transportation in Asheville, this is the time to make your voice heard. And if you read on, I’m going to tell you how. The Bicycle Master Plan for Asheville has been drafted and is ready to go to the Asheville City Council for adoption. Here is the link to it.

Eric K. of BioWheels along with several other people working in the transportation & cycling industries were on the Steering Committee that helped to shape the Plan. About 175 Asheville area residents came to the public input sessions about the Plan. And about 830 people took the online survey about the Plan.

This Comprehensive Bicycle Plan contains bicycle network maps and recommendations for implementation. You can view the document and supporting maps here. We at BioWheels believe the Plan is solid and will eventually provide residents the infrastructure needed to safely use bicycles as transportation in Asheville.

Now is the time for your support!

1) Write a quick email to Asheville City Council to tell them that you support the Comprehensive Bicycle Plan. Here is all City Council contact info.

2) Send a letter to the editor of any local publication. Here are the two major ones: Asheville Citizen-Times & Mountain Xpress.

3) Attend the Asheville City Council Meeting on Tuesday Feb. 26 @ 5:00pm to make you physical presence known in support of the Plan. The meeting is on the 2nd floor of City Hall. Please wear/bring your helmet so we have an obvious & cohesive look!

4) Sign the Bike Petition Below. We will be presenting it at the Council Meeting, so if you have any printed/signed pages please bring them to the meeting or bring/mail them to BioWheels before February 26:

BioWheels
81 Coxe Avenue
Asheville, NC 28801

5) Please spread the word to friends, family & co-workers!