Carving out space for bikes

Carving out space for bikes

By Jeffrey Robb November 28, 2011 12:57 pm

Harney Street could become part street, part trail.

 

Omaha transportation planners have an idea that would totally transform the look of Harney Street from downtown to midtown.

They are looking at the possibility of giving over a lane on Harney Street to a bike trail. It’s just conceptual, but it’s an idea with traction.

Will this happen? It’s still got a lot of hurdles to jump – funding, to name one – before we know that.

What do you think? Is this a good idea? The model concept in Indianapolis has drawn rave reviews. Commenters on omaha.com are mostly positive, calling it awesome and incredible. At least one person says it’s a horrible idea.

Send in your thoughts. We have quite a discussion going.

 

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