The Lawrence-Douglas County Bicycle Advisory Committee asked local officials this week to help improve the safety analysis of our region’s transport system. Better analysis would lead to safety improvements for not just motorist, but all roadway users such as bicyclists. Analysis on when, where, how, and what types of accidents occur will help Douglas County meet guidelines determined by the US Department of Transportation as well as fulfill requirements of the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act . Developing safety reports with detailed analysis would help ensure that Douglas County meets transportation standards, better qualify for federal transportation funding, and help maintain Lawrence’s bike-friendly city designation from the League of American Bicyclists.
Photo Credit to Mike Yoder, Lawrence Journal World
Larryville Public Safety 