Much thanks to KTAL Channel 6 reporter Karen Hopkins for attending our meeting last night and telling people about the Coates Bluff Greenway.Here's the web version of Karen's report:
Reported by: Karen Hopkins
Monday, Nov 30, 2009 @10:02pm CST
There could be more opportunities to ditch the gas guzzler for a more scenic route.
A nonprofit group called “A Better Shreveport is working on a new bike path. The mile route would go through a forested area, from East Washington street, to Stoner Ave. Bikers could ride to three schools along the route and two city parks.
"There’s not a lot of biking options in Shreveport. Many people are disappointed they can't bike around," Loren Demerath says.
A Better Shreveport says the path could increase property values and even reduce crime. The group is looking for federal and state grants to pay for the project.
To get involved with A Better Shreveport, visit its blog:
http://abettershreveport.blogspot.com/"
And for any interested in dropping by a meeting, please do! We meet Monday nights at 6:15, room 216 at Centenary Square, across the street from George's Grill.
A nonprofit group called “A Better Shreveport is working on a new bike path. The mile route would go through a forested area, from East Washington street, to Stoner Ave. Bikers could ride to three schools along the route and two city parks.
"There’s not a lot of biking options in Shreveport. Many people are disappointed they can't bike around," Loren Demerath says.
A Better Shreveport says the path could increase property values and even reduce crime. The group is looking for federal and state grants to pay for the project.
To get involved with A Better Shreveport, visit its blog:
http://abettershreveport.blogspot.com/"
And for any interested in dropping by a meeting, please do! We meet Monday nights at 6:15, room 216 at Centenary Square, across the street from George's Grill.
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