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BURLINGTON, N.C. -- The City of Burlington is making progress on its Greenways and Bikeways Plan. <\/p>\n
The project was initiated in 2016 as a way to give people more cycling and walking opportunities that conveniently connect with different areas in Burlington. <\/p>\n
The greenways and bike paths could be used for recreational purposes or even as a daily transportation option such as commuting to work. <\/p>\n
We found out that we really dont have a lot of safe roads, sidewalks, pathways, to get people around the community, said Lisa Wolff, superintendent of recreation programming. <\/p>\n
Supporters are in favor of the project because they believe its a safety issue. <\/p>\n
Its going to help new riders feel comfortable getting on the road, I get that a lot, cyclist David Vaughan said. They want to ride, but they dont feel comfortable with the cars and the traffic. <\/p>\n
Vaughan is the owner of Spokes Bicycle Company in Burlington and he is also on the citys steering committee for the project. <\/p>\n
Vaughan says his customers will often drive to nearby Greensboro or Raleigh to use their greenway systems, and thinks a similar investment will encourage people to stay in Burlington. <\/p>\n
The city has hired a design and planning firm, but wants to receive more public feedback on where the community would like to see the greenways and bike paths before the first draft of a plan is developed. <\/p>\n
People can visit the citys website and take the online survey or use the interactive map to provide their input. <\/p>\n
Moving forward, team members hope to have a plan ready to present to city council during its work session in June. <\/p>\n
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