City of Tyler asking drivers, cyclists to be aware of their surroundings with new bike lanes
BIKE LANES By Erin Wides | April 14, 2021 at 11:56 PM CDT - Updated April 15 at 2:36 AM
TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - Drivers around Tyler have likely seen added white lines on the side of the road; these are the new bike lanes. According to Tyler Traffic Engineer Cameron Williams, three types of bicycle facilities are being installed, the first being bike lanes . separate lanes just for bicycles.
The second, âThe shared bike lane is the vehicle and the cyclist share the same spot. If youâre a cyclist youâre going to be traveling behind a vehicle, or a vehicle will be traveling behind the cyclist,â he said.
Two trees in Tyler are now considered Wildlife Trees. Author: Colleen Campbell (KYTX) Updated: 8:56 PM CDT March 31, 2021
TYLER, Texas Dying or dead trees may stick out as an eyesore in a green and blooming park, but Tyler Trees Committee and Urban Forestry Division want you to take a look beyond the bark.
Two trees in Tyler so far, have been named Wildlife trees. One is located outside of the Goodman Le-Grand House and Museum and the other at Rose Rudman Park.
Madeline Burton, a forester with Tyler s Urban Forestry Division, says that she was called out to inspect the trees to consider them for removal. However, upon inspection, she saw these trees could be beneficial to nature.