Well, 2 bikes isn’t exactly a fleet, but it’s a start. We are overjoyed to see Savannah city government getting behind bicycles in a big way. Some nice coverage of this fact in the SMN today, with none other than City Manager Michael Brown taking to the streets on one of two city owned bikes to be used by employees for runs here and there in the city.
The story highlights the city’s efforts in seeking Bicycle Friendly Community designation, and we look forward to working with them on the changes needed to gain that designation. My favorite part of the story, however, was most certainly our friend and Vice Chairman John Bennett’s comment regarding bicycles in Savannah, which he made at the city council meeting approving the BFC Action Plan:
“If you can’t get behind bicycles, at least think of every person you see on a bicycle as another parking space for you,” he said. “Maybe that will help get you on board.”
Too true, as long as they save a few parking spaces for us. Secure bike parking is at an increasing premium, with bike theft a continued problem in the city as noted by one of the commenters on the SMN story. As noted in the story, new racks are going in soon, as the city has now received their order of racks, the first set to be installed outside of Panera on Bull Street at Broughton, with more to follow.
Thank you to the city, and we thank you for your continued support of positive action for bicycling.