While Reno might not be applying for these programs yet, it's exciting to see that these projects are being pushed in some of the "leading" bicycle friendly cities.
Green Lane Project from Bikes Belong on Vimeo.
My understanding is, to be selected as one of the six cities to get funding for this type of project, the city must "have a plan or vision that is supported by elected officials, leading staff, and the community." I'd say we have the plan (thank you BPAC), the leading staff, and even support in the community. It looks like what we really need is some elected officials who will step up to the plate....
And just so you don't think Reno could possibly qualify for such a program while competing against larger cities like Chicago and Portland. The application states it's not just about which city is the leader in bike infrastructure, rather that cities chosen will range from "known leaders" to areas that are "just embarking on making space for bikes."
Who knows....maybe Reno should apply!?
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