WHAT LEXINGTON NEEDS, by Layton Register
May 1991 Ace
Lexington needs more bicycle paths and, better yet, greenways. A network of bicycle paths and greenways would make commuting safer for cyclists, help preserve Lexington’s natural beauty and boost the economy.
Bicycle paths should be linked not only to work places but also to creeks, banks, lake shores, parks and other greenspaces, thus creating greenways. In addition to providing a transportation system, greenways would help preserve the city’s natural beauty as development proceeds at the expense of farms and fields.
It’s ironic that development plans give greenspace a low priority when it accounts for so much of the reason why people choose to live and work in Lexington. Growth of a business or municipality depends on the quality of its assets. Natural beauty is one of Lexington’s key assets, but it should be maintained through such measures as greenways.
Lexington needs bicycle safety, greenspace and growth, and in doing so greenways are the answer.
What Lexington Doesn’t Need