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Transportation cyclists, walking club members, business owners, religious leaders, congressional aides and Cleveland residents packed the room at the region’s transportation agency board meeting on December 11 with many voicing their desire for a bike and pedestrian space on the new Innerbelt Bridge. The outpouring of support provided a shot in the arm for some NOACA trustees to join existing board members who have expressed support for complete streets. They questioned ODOT staffers, who were present, why they are unwilling to consider bike and pedestrian accommodations on the bridge.

“$20 million (ODOT’s estimated cost for a bike/ped path on the bridge) doesn’t sound like much in the total ($450 million) for the project,” said Board member and Lafayette Township Trustee Linda Bowers… (go to article)