The city of Erie hopes to start work on a designated bikeway along a portion of Greengarden Road and Greengarden Boulevard sometime this spring.
The project, which is opposed by a number of Greengarden residents, will be the subject of a public meeting at Erie City Hall on Tuesday evening.
The meeting focuses on what’s known as the Active Erie Transportation Plan. Approved by Erie City Council in February 2021, the Greengarden bikeway is among 12 bikeways proposed as part of the plan.
Tuesday’s meeting begins at 5:30 p.m. in the Bagnoni Council Chambers at City Hall, 626 State St. The meeting can be viewed on the city’s streamed live on the City’s Facebook and YouTube pages.
What is the Active Erie plan?
The project proposes a number of safe pathways for cyclists and pedestrians within the city, generally along streets with lower traffic volume and speed limits than main thoroughfares.
The Greengarden bikeway is the first scheduled to be put in place. A second bikeway, along French Street from East Sixth Street to East 38th Street, is expected to be installed sometime in 2025, city officials have said.