Where they are, what they're like, and what they mean for the city.
WDET explored how to get around on a bike in Detroit—as well as the "bigger story" told by the proliferation of bike lanes in the city, from zero to nearly 200 miles over the last 10 years.
In the segment, Sandra Svoboda speaks to community stakeholders for perspective on what it took to get the city to view bike lanes as an "asset." She and Stephen Henderson also consider the history of urban planning in Detroit, and the opportunities for economic development afforded by this new approach.
The story notes that about a quarter of Detroit households do not have access to a car, so infrastructure to support alternative modes of transportation could be crucial to living there.
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Major Street Reconfiguration Underway in Detroit
A $1 million project to reduce vehicle lanes on Detroit's Jefferson Boulevard is designed to increase safety along the busy corridor.
Why Bike Lanes Are Good: An Explainer for the US Transportation Secretary
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Indy Neighborhood Group Builds Temporary Multi-Use Path
Community members, aided in part by funding from the city, repurposed a vehicle lane to create a protected bike and pedestrian path for the summer season.
Rethinking Redlining
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Walmart Announces Nationwide EV Charging Network
The company plans to install electric car chargers at most of its stores by 2030.
EPA Awards $267 Million to Clean Up and Reuse Contaminated Sites
The EPA is investing the funds to clean up and redevelop contaminated sites nationwide, supporting economic growth, community revitalization, and environmental restoration.
Knoxville Dedicates $1M to New Greenway
The proposed greenway would run along North Broadway and connect to 125 miles of existing trails.
Philadelphia Launches ‘Speed Slots’ Traffic Calming Pilot
The project focuses on a 1.4-mile stretch of Lincoln Drive where cars frequently drive above the posted speed limit.
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