New Haven Mayor Harp Promises Cyclists More Protected Bike Lanes

During a bicycle ride fundraising event at City Hall, New Haven Mayor Toni Harp promised cyclists more protected bike lanes to ride on in New Haven. 

According to the New Haven Independent, Harp said that although the city may not have the money to make major changes right now, it can take less expensive steps towards calming traffic. The example she gave was using "huge flowerpots" to narrow streets. 

She added that eventually she will make sure the city will have cycletracks. "We are poised to bring real bike lanes—safe and separate—to as many streets as possible," Harp said, according to the New Haven Independent article. 

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