When the Town of Blacksburg began planning a major reconstruction of Main St. through downtown, local cyclists saw something lacking — bike lanes, or consideration for cyclists.
So, independent of any bike club or other organization, two local cyclists started circulating a petition to get the Town to revisit the issue. With over 1000 signatures collected, the Town is now considering a new bike-ped plan, and creating designated bike routes through downtown.
Today’s Roanoke Times is covering this great example of how cyclists can make a difference, just by speaking up.
