At tonight's City Council meeting the Master Bicycle Plan for the City of Woodstock was presented by Transportation Commission Chair Dallas Larson.
The process got underway about 18 months ago and included participation by the Woodstock Key Club, which is sponsored by the Kiwanis Club here in Woodstock. Council members and Mayor Sager complimented the Transportation Commission on the educational and informative nature of their report.
Two other Illinois cities were mentioned regarding their good bicycle plans - Aurora and Sterling. Dallas mentioned that he had lived in Sterling. Councilman Ahrens expressed a frustration shared by many drivers; i.e., drivers are willing to share the road with bicyclists, but bicyclists frequently do not obey the Rules of the Road. Amen!
The Transportation Commission submitted a bicycle map with its comprehensive bicycle plan, and this map can be added to the City's website.
After the Council and City staff study and re-work the recommendations of the Transportation Commission, the Council will make a decision as to whether Woodstock wants to become a bicycle-friendly community and join into the network of surrounding towns' bicycle paths and planning.
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Hmmmm... perhaps you can add Bicycle Police to your campaign ideas. Though I doubt a full light bar will fit, I'm sure there's a way to install a single cherry on the bike somewhere. Doh.
The light bar goes on the cop's helmet! It would make it hard to chase down a suspect who was fleeing through the trees, though.
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