Yesterday the County held a public meeting to collect feedback on their plan to add 5 miles of bike lands to Neville Island. The project would greatly increase the ease of bike access on the island. It would also mean that we’re one important step closer to connecting Pittsburgh to the Montour Trail and other municipalities North East of the city.
Plan for bike lanes on Neville Island draws favorable reaction
By Sonja Reis
Reaction to Allegheny County’s plan to place bike lanes along Neville Road and Grand Avenue in Neville Township was mostly positive Thursday night, with about 30 residents and area bicycling enthusiasts providing input and asking questions about the project proposed for 2016.
The shared and dedicated bicycle lanes will ultimately connect to Downtown Pittsburgh; to the 46-mile long Montour Trail using a 0.8 mile extension through the county’s 78-acre Sports & Athletic Complex at Montour Junction; and with the Ohio River Trail, which will extend to the Ohio state line and beyond.
“We have a ton of bikers, a lot of professional bikers, it will be nice to see them safer,” said resident Marisa Haney, who came to the meeting because she was worried her on-street parking would be affected. “My biggest concern, because I live on Grand, was were they taking my parking. I’m happy to say, no, they are not.”
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