Tri-Cities City Council approved a $250,000 project to install 5 miles of protected bike lanes on 12th Avenue between Main Street and Riverside Drive. The project, which includes new signage, pavement markings, and physical barriers, was approved unanimously during the August 27, 2026, council meeting. Council members cited increased cyclist traffic and safety concerns as key reasons for the decision. Construction is scheduled to begin in October 2026 and is expected to be completed by December 2026. The city plans to hold a public meeting in September 2026 to discuss construction details and address community concerns.
Tri-Cities Council Approves New Bike Lane Project
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- ⚠Tri-Cities City Council approved a $250,000 projectNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ⚠The project includes new signage, pavement markings, and physical barriersNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ⚠The project was approved unanimously during the August 27, 2026, council meetingNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ⚠Council members cited increased cyclist traffic as a key reason for the decisionNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ⚠Council members cited safety concerns as a key reason for the decisionNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ⚠Construction is scheduled to begin in October 2026No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ⚠The project is expected to be completed by December 2026No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ⚠The city plans to hold a public meeting in September 2026No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ⚠The public meeting is scheduled to discuss construction detailsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ⚠The public meeting is scheduled to address community concernsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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