This isn’t local news at all but it stuck out for me because Tallahassee is getting progressive even considering bike/bus lanes. From the Tallahassee Democrat…
City reconsiders plans to change Tennessee St.
By TaMaryn Waters • DEMOCRAT STAFF WRITER • Published: February 13. 2011 2:00AM
Parts of Tennessee Street, one of the city's busiest arteries, won't go from six to four lanes next month like officials proposed in September.
Local officials say they have decided to take more time to study the proposal to dedicate two lanes for buses and bike riders while a master plan is developed for the Multi-Modal Transportation District — an 18-square-mile area running from Tharpe Street to Orange Avenue and Magnolia Drive to Mabry Street.
The lane changes for Tennessee Street were proposed from Adams Street to Ocala Road. The bike/bus lane concept is supposed to make commuting, especially for college students going to Florida State University, safer. Three years ago, FSU officials expressed concerns regarding safety issues from Dewey to Copeland streets.
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