At
the August 7th BoCC meeting a project that was among the reasons
BikeWalkLee came into being was given the go-ahead for construction.
Summerlin Rd, from Gladiolus Rd to Pine Ridge Rd, will have its shoulders
upgraded to bike lanes and a pathway added to the north side (westbound side)
in segments where it currently doesn’t exist. For those who recall BWL’s
beginnings, Lee County DOT had adopted a policy of not providing bike lanes
just as this project was being considered. Since then, and as a result of
the County’s adoption and implementation of a Complete Streets policy, LCDOT
has not only included bike lanes on road widening and new road projects but
they are also in the process of upgrading and designating as bike lanes
existing paved shoulders on a number of County roads. BikeWalkLee
applauds the work LCDOT and Lee County is doing to ensure adequate
accommodation for all users of their public rights-of-way.
Another
positive outcome of this BoCC meeting was a surprise: A Commissioner item
brought forward by Chairman Manning as a motion that was unanimously approved
will designate John Yarbrough Linear Park as one of Florida’s official Florida
Greenway Trails, meaning it will now be included on both the Florida Department
of Environmental Protection and VISIT Florida websites. BikeWalkLee
commends Lee County Parks and Rec for developing this excellent facility as
well as Lee BoCC for moving this statewide designation forward.
Report by Dan Moser
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