Sign our petition
Studies completed in 2012 strongly demonstrate latent demand (ie demand that is not currently being met) for bike lanes for commuter cyclists in Salisbury, Maryland. In order to address this demand, dedicated, on-street bike lanes are proposed for the following streets:
Bateman Street
Carroll Street
Camden Avenue
East College Avenue
West College Avenue*
South Division Street (south of Eastern Shore Drive)
South Division Street (north of Carroll Street)
Eastern Shore Drive
South Boulevard*
Smith Street*
Waverly Drive
* indicates streets with existing on-street parking
In order to establish bike lanes on these streets, reductions or elimination in on-street parking will be required, as well as changes in existing vehicle lanes.
Here is the map noting the proposed roads for bike lanes:
http://bit.ly/GXZZST
698 SIGNATURESGOAL: 500 signaturesI, the undersigned, petition the Mayor and City Council of Salisbury, Maryland to take immediate action to properly plan, design, fund, construct, and maintain dedicated on-street bike lanes in Salisbury. Bike lanes in our City will greatly improve the quality of life of its citizens, promote a more sustainable way of living, increase property value, and improve traffic circulation by reducing the number of vehicles on roadways.
I understand that constructing these dedicated bike lanes may require changes such as narrower travel lanes for vehicles, fewer travel lanes for vehicles, and a reduction or elimination of on-street parking on some streets. These potential solutions are completely acceptable as the merits of bike lanes will provide a greater benefit to all of the citizens of and visitors to Salisbury.
Gina Bloodworth answered
2012-04-02 16:47:42 -0400
A: This is an excellent beginning, and would go a long way towards avoiding many other hindrances to bike traffic such as:
1. broken, cracked or non-ramped sidewalks
2. storm grates whose bars run parallel to traffic, rather than perpendicular
3. overgrown vegetation and jutting out limbs that force bikes off of sidewalks
I hope the proposed new bike lanes are just the first in a series of much needed improvements to encourage bicycles in this town.
Bike Lane Use Interest Survey
Our organization, bikeSBY, is working to establish a high-quality network of bike lanes in Salisbury, Maryland. Studies of this area have clearly demonstrated that many of the people who reside in Salisbury live close enough to their work place or school that commuting each day by bike is possible. Establishing bike lanes in Salisbury would allow these people to use their bikes more in their daily commuting.
By filling out this survey, you will help demonstrate to our leaders how you feel about bike lanes.
Thanks for your help & support for this project!
