Bike Lanes Make Their Way to Zilker Elementary in Austin, TX

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Children will now have the opportunity to bike safely to school thanks to a first-of-it’s kind protected bike lane installed near Zilker Elementary in Austin, TX.

An article from DC.Streetsblog.org reports that the location of this new bike lane is what make it unique. Typically bike lanes are installed in high-traffic, downtown areas, but this one was installed specifically to get more children biking.

According to Austin’s bicycle program manager, Chad Crager, that’s exactly what’s happening. He says that prior to installing the bike lane only two students biked to school. Now up to 40 students bike to school.

Although some parents initially had their doubts about the project, which took away a parking lane from the school, parents have now taken a liking to it and say that they see it as an amenity.

If you’re interested in seeing your city’s bike plans move forward, learn how the Green Lane Project, is offering technical assistance to help cities improve their bike infrastructure.

Read the full story from DC.Streetsblog.org here.