More traffic congestion means more risk for bike riders, but the City of San Antonio plans updates to its 12-year-old bike plan.
As San Antonio’s population continues to grow and the roads become more congested, it’s becoming increasingly dangerous for bicyclists.
, for example, a well-known cycling enthusiast, was struck and killed in 2019 by a drunk driver while riding along the 1900 block of East Houston Street.— one of three local cycling deaths that month — while trying to cross a Loop 410 access road near Salado Creek Greenway. emphasizing the need for safer bike infrastructure, education and awareness.
Monterville said that through the decades, San Antonio officials eliminated safe spaces for cyclists and pedestrians so motorists could get in and out of the downtown core quickly. This approach included building a lot of one-way streets throughout the central business district. Broadway Street has long been an area of contention when it comes to bicycle safety. For years cyclists advocated for adding bike lanes along the busy corridor, including launching an online petition.
“We’re trying to create spaces where, no matter your mode of transportation, you can travel safely,” Monterville said.
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