Hagerstown considers becoming Hub-and-Spokes City
[Note a lot of negative comments on the Herald's site.]
plan to make its streets more welcoming for bicycle riders.
The plan includes designated bike lanes, as well as roads that bicyclists and motorists would share.
A network of bike-friendly routes would help people who ride for recreation or transportation, a draft of the plan says.
The whole network could take years, as the city does a little at a time around road projects.
The city is asking for public input on the proposed plan. A public hearing will be held Thursday at 7 p.m. at City Hall.
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What: Public hearing on Hagerstown’s draft bicycle master plan
When: Thursday, 7 p.m.
Where: Hagerstown City Hall, council chambers, second floor
To see the draft Hagerstown bicycle master plan and map, go to <a href="http://www.hagerstownmd.org">http://www.hagerstownmd.org</a>;. Under “Bike Master Plan,” click on “here.”
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