Denver is one of six new cities to join the
PeopleForBikes Green Lane Project, an intensive two-year program to build better bike lanes.
Denver, Atlanta, Boston, Indianapolis, Pittsburgh and Seattle will receive financial, strategic and technical assistance to create low-stress streets and increase vitality in urban centers through the installation of protected bike lanes. The six cities were chosen from more than 100 U.S. cities that submitted letters of interest for the program.
Launched in 2012, the Green Lane Project works with U.S. cities to speed the installation of protected bike lanes across the country. The on-street lanes are separated from traffic by curbs, planters, parked cars or posts to make riding a bike an appealing option for more people.
"It was extremely difficult to narrow down our selection to just six cities," says Martha Roskowski, vice president of local innovation for PeopleForBikes. "We are seeing an upsurge of interest in accommodating bikes on busy city streets. Denver has ambitious goals and a strong vision supported by the elected officials and community."
Denver will install its first protected bike lane in late spring when it introduces an element of vertical separation on the 15th Street Bikeway downtown. The city also is starting a planning effort to identify more opportunities to install protected bike lanes.
Contact Confluence Denver Development News Editor Margaret Jackson with tips and leads for future stories at margaret@confluence-denver.com.
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