Tom Jacobs and the Sustainability Council did an excellent presentation of the various bike routes, and specifically recommended the Board consider the 2010 Routes, which include the Riverside Heritage Route and the Riverside Ring Route, both of which could be implemented immediately and at low cost.
It has the support of the Chamber, EDC, Historical Commission, Parks and Rec, and some other groups I'm forgetting, as well as over 250 residents who signed the bike route petition. Several Trustees voiced strong support.
President Gorman has concerns about liability (which Peter Scalera should be able to allay shortly with some research) and questions about usage. He wants input from the County, even though possible extensions to routes outside of Riverside, or a tunnel, are NOT part of the 2010 bike route plan. He also wants input from residents, so if you're reading this, please email your opinion of this plan - pro or con - to him directly, so he knows how residents feel. I believe the majority of residents are in favor of the plan - we benefit, kids benefit, the CDB benefits, the air benefits, property values benefit. Heck - adoption of these two routes even makes the Village eligible for grants. Anyone against increased revenue??
Pres. Gorman's email is: mgorman@riverside.il.us
Posted Tuesday Apr 6, 2010 21:46
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