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‘Chelsea POP’ Project to include Bike Lane Delineators along N. Freer Road 

(Chelsea Update would like to thank Emily Lake for the information in this story.)

This month, the City of Chelsea will partner with the League of Michigan Bicyclists (LMB) to install trial bike lane delineators along N. Freer Road.

Under LMB’s BikeWave program, made possible by a grant provided by AARP, the City of Chelsea will test the efficacy of these lanes and have the opportunity to implement permanent separators if the trial period proves successful. 

“The intention behind the BikeWave initiative is to make bike lanes safer for the “average biker” as a way to encourage biking for commuting and recreation. Pilot programs like this allow for local leaders to see the benefits of protected bike lanes and understand why this type of infrastructure is necessary to build communities, while also benefiting the environment and economy,” Sean Hammond, policy director of the Michigan Environmental Council, said in a press release.

Building separated bike lanes can be difficult for Michigan communities as best practices for design of protected lanes and intersections are not widely known. Bike Wave seeks to overcome these challenges by providing cities with guidance and equipment necessary to implement this infrastructure. 

The City of Chelsea is one of several Michigan cities chosen to participate in the BikeWave program.

BikeWave locations are selected based on ability to implement the equipment and engage their community in the initiative. Each city chosen receives wave-shaped delineator separators, bike counters and curb extenders for a two-week pop-up demonstration period. 

“We are incredibly proud to collaborate with these organizations as they work to make immediate improvements in their communities, encourage promising ideas and jumpstart long-term change, especially for those age 50 and over,” said Paula D. Cunningham, AARP Michigan State director in a press release. “Our goal at AARP Michigan is to support the efforts of our communities to be great places for people of all backgrounds, ages and abilities.”

For more information on the BikeWave initiative, visit lmb.org/bikewave. Learn more about the Chelsea POP project at miwats.org/chelseapop.

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