Following the Inaugural Wheelie on April 19, we have been steadily developing support in local government for our effort to improve bicycling here in and around Savannah. In particular, we have very positive feedback from the MPC, and now have City Manager Michael Brown interested in moving these initiatives forward!
From the May 8 City Council Minutes (see page 2):
City Manager Brown stated for the past two months, bicycling has been an ongoing topic with the Metropolitan Planning Commission’s MPO process. In the next thirty to sixty days, city staff will be reviewing all bicycle plans and routes. To dump the pump, there has to be a practical view of the safety and accessibility to the proper routes and the placement of the bicycle initiative. Mayor Johnson’s famous bicycle ride sparked communication. Now methods have to be created for the public to incorporate bicycling in a safe and expeditious manner or eliminate trips. As the City’s budget process approaches, city staff will present ideas for the enhancement and increase of bicycle usage.
Mayor Johnson’s Famous Bicycle Ride: The mayor is pictured here with County Commission Chairman Pete Liakakis at the Inaugural Savannah Wheelie, April 19, 2008.