Phoenix Spokes People has learned that the "Modified Alternative 3" plan calls for the removal of the bike lane on 5th Ave south of Roosevelt St. View this email in your browser City of Phoenix to remove bike lane in downtown Phoenix

Phoenix Spokes People has learned that the city's final plan for 3rd & 5th Avenues calls for the removal of the bike lane on 5th Ave south of Roosevelt St.



The update can be seen on the project website, where it now states:

South of Roosevelt Street, [...] cyclists and cars will share [...] 5th Avenue.



This represents a change from the previously presented plan, and undermines Phoenix's plan to "greatly expand and improve bicycling facilities within Phoenix", as outlined in the city's Bicycle Master Plan. Presently 5th Ave, which sits on the Phoenix Sonoran Bikeway, includes a bike lane south of Roosevelt. This allows for safe and enjoyable riding to connect with the Fillmore St Bike Boulevard, and onward to Washington St in the heart of downtown Phoenix. What can I do?

Phoenix Spokes People have had great success previously, but only when the community comes forward to make their opinion known. A comment form has been made available on the project website:

http://3rdand5thave.com/comments/

Please take a few minutes and let the city know that this plan is not acceptable.

A Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee meeting is also scheduled for Tuesday, December 13, 2016 at 9 a.m, at:

City Hall, 200 W Washington Street,

First Floor Assembly Rooms A,B & C.



If you or a friend are able to attend we would highly encourage it.

Even if this specific issue doesn't concern you, objecting to the removal of bike lanes sends important message to the city. Our friends at The Urban Phoenix Project have raised their concerns in a letter, which further outlines our concerns.



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