Wednesday, April 15, 2009

River Road Compromise

Many of you may not follow the great Blog produced by MPO Region #3. http://walkbikeforum.blogspot.com/ so I would like to point out they have four interesting Editorials. A significant editorial was included by Rep Gary Moore, who initiated the bill to ban cyclists from River Road. His editorial can be found at

http://www.tennessean.com/article/20090415/OPINION01/904150387/1007/OPINION

He ends his work with the following statement:
Let me reiterate: The Whites Bend Neighborhood Association and I support the right for cyclists to enjoy and use the many beauties and exercise benefits that our Tennessee roadways have to offer. Although we respect their rights, we also have a genuine concern for the safety of all involved. We are extremely pleased that a solution could be reached that would address the concerns of all parties involved, Rep Gary Moore.

He is commenting on a constructive meeting he had with Mayor Dean’s office and Walk/Bike Nashville. Our thanks go to everyone for working out a solution amenable to all parties.

1 comment:

coastdownhills said...

Very good. A neglected road may get some improvements and we may become safer cyclists. Probably not what the instigators of the action had in mind but very good indeed.
Bruce