NORFOLK, Va. — More than a year after construction began on the Granby Street bike lanes, Norfolk city leaders say the project is providing a blueprint for other potential bike lane expansions throughout the city.
The lanes are designed to give cyclists and pedestrians more space while providing a level of protection from nearby vehicle traffic. For local cycling advocates, the project represents an important step toward making Norfolk’s roads safer and more accessible.
Sharon Darrell, a Norfolk resident and member of Bike Norfolk, an advocacy group for cyclists in the city, said she wanted to share her support for the project after learning about its progress…