Content warning: This blog post describes and contains images of aggressive and/or violent interactions between motorists and cyclists. A number of instances of cyclist harassment have been reported to Asheville…
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Asheville Cyclist Hospitalized After Hit and Run

July 12, 2021October 29, 2021 by Asheville on Bikes

Content Warning: This blog post describes and contains images of a motor vehicle/cyclist incident. When an SUV collides with a cyclist, the result is never pretty. Such was the case…
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Merrimon Widening Comment

Bess: While working on your revisions, please consult with the City of Asheville Transportation Dept. They understand Asheville’s needs

February 26, 2018 by Asheville on Bikes

From: Bess Baird Date: Thu, Jan 18, 2018 at 10:33 PM Subject: Merrimon Ave Widening Project To: kbereis@hntb.com Dear Kim~ Merrimon Ave is a heavily used north/south corridor. Several years ago, NCDOT upgraded…
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Merrimon Widening Comment

Adam: I am writing to express disapproval of the Merrimon Ave widening as proposed

February 22, 2018February 26, 2018 by Asheville on Bikes

From: Adam Charnack Date: Sat, Jan 13, 2018 at 3:40 PM Subject: Merrimon Ave, Asheville To: kbereis@hntb.com Hi! I am writing to express disapproval of the Merrimon Ave widening as proposed. In…
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Merrimon Widening Comment

Mary: I support instead, a three lane, two lanes plus turning lane, design

February 22, 2018February 26, 2018 by Asheville on Bikes

From: Mary Fierle Date: Fri, Jan 19, 2018 at 11:20 AM Subject: Merrimon Avenue, Asheville NC To: kbereis@hntb.com Kim, I drive on Merrimon Avenue almost every day. It is my neighborhood. I strongly…
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Merrimon Widening Comment

Sam: We live here. This city is changing and the old paradigms need to change with it. Honestly, how many success stories from cities like Portland do you need?

February 22, 2018February 26, 2018 by Asheville on Bikes

From: Sam Yale Date: Wed, Jan 17, 2018 at 10:37 PM Subject: Merrimon Ave Intersection Improvements at Edgewood through WT Weaver Boulevard To: “kbereis@hntb.com” <kbereis@hntb.com> Kim Bereis, I am writing to…
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Asheville On Bikes

Cultivating bicycle culture

Tag: bike lanes

Harassment Against Cyclists is on the Rise in Asheville. Here’s What You Need to Know.

Asheville Cyclist Hospitalized After Hit and Run

Bess: While working on your revisions, please consult with the City of Asheville Transportation Dept. They understand Asheville’s needs

Adam: I am writing to express disapproval of the Merrimon Ave widening as proposed

Mary: I support instead, a three lane, two lanes plus turning lane, design

Sam: We live here. This city is changing and the old paradigms need to change with it. Honestly, how many success stories from cities like Portland do you need?

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