City of Tyler begins installing 36 miles of bicycle lanes File Photo of the City of Tyler logo (Source: City of Tyler) By KLTV Digital Media Staff | April 5, 2021 at 9:27 AM CDT - Updated April 5 at 9:27 AM
From the City of Tyler
TYLER, Texas - Contractors with Stripe-A-Zone will begin marking streets and roadways on Monday, April 5. By the middle of August, Tyler will have 36 miles of designated bicycle lanes and shared lanes increasing safety for bicyclists and drivers.
The Tyler Bike Stripes project connects 11 bicycle spokes with a centralized hub in the downtown area. The project aligns with the goals of the Tyler Area 2045 Metropolitan Transportation Plan and the Active Tyler Plan addressing the needs of all users of a City’s transportation system to include using non-motorized forms of transportation.
Tyler City Council approves construction of over 30 miles of bicycle lanes (Source: Pexels.com) By KLTV Digital Media Staff | January 27, 2021 at 11:50 AM CST - Updated January 28 at 1:34 AM
TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - The City Council approved a construction contract with Stripe-A-Zone on Wednesday to add about 36.6 miles of bicycle lanes and shared lanes throughout the city, connecting 11 routes to a centralized hub in the downtown area. The project provides lane markings and signs, giving bicyclists a designated space to ride on the roadways, increasing bicyclistsâ and driversâ safety.
The City applied for funding for the Tyler Bike Stripes through the 2017 Transportation Alternative Set-Aside (TASA) Program, a federal grant program administered locally through the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). The program grants opportunities for cities to expand transportation choices and enhance alternative transportation infrastructure.