Press release from the city of Asheville:
The City of Asheville requests input from the community regarding the College Patton Bike Lane Project. The primary objective of this project is to increase multimodal connectivity, which includes expanding dedicated bicycle infrastructure throughout the city’s urban core. The City would like input from the community on the most recent draft design of the proposed project.
The primary concerns heard throughout initial engagement events were related to loading and delivery access. The draft designs now include over 115 feet of additional loading zone area. City staff including Transportation, Planning and Urban Design, Fire, and Police will be present at the event to answer any questions the community may have regarding the development, safety, and implementation of the project.
Event Details
Date: Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Time: 3 p.m. – 4 p.m. for business owners along the project corridors; 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. general public
Location: The Collider, Overlook Lounge, 1 Haywood St, Asheville, NC 28801
Please Note: members of the media are welcome to use the information above to inform the community of this upcoming opportunity. Media is also welcome to attend the event from 4 p.m. – 5 p.m. and a dedicated staff member will be available for brief interviews.
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