The City of South Bend is working toward becoming a more bicycle friendly community, one of the key priorities identified in City Plan, the city's 20-year comprehensive plan. Mayor Stephen J. Luecke in his 2007 State of the City address directed staff to:
Develop bike paths that share the road with vehicular traffic by establishing "one major north-south and one major east-west bike path each year during the first five years" of implementation. At 10 miles per year, this will establish a substantial 50-mile network of bike lanes in South Bend.
Complete our riverwalk system from Logan Street to Darden Road in the first five years of the City Plan implementation.
Mayor Luecke announced the designation of these bicycle lanes for implementation:
Long-term plan: In September 2008, the City released this long-term plan for a bicycle network of striped lanes, designated routes and off-road multipurpose paths:
Bike Michiana Coalition is a local bicycle-advocacy organization with the primary goals of facilitating communication between other bicycle groups and promoting advocacy action when special needs arise in the community.
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