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The city finally confirmed the plans to pave the biking and running lane along Valhi Blvd. It has been a long and draining road to get here but I am relieved that we can move forward safely. Keep an eye on the construction updates because we need to hold them …

December 6, 2012

Add Paved Biking/Running Lane Along Valhi Blvd.

Add Paved Biking/Running Lane Along Valhi Blvd.

🏆 Won — 319 supporters Verified

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Started by Anonymous 13 years, 9 months ago
Houma, LA ~ There is a need to provide a safe lane for cyclists and pedestrians without having to face the hazards of vehicular traffic. A paved lane dedicated to biking & running would serve this purpose. On the west side of Valhi Blvd runs a grassy right-of-way approximate 100 feet wide which would provide an excellent location for such a lane. We the undersigned are concerned citizens who urge our leaders to act now to add a paved biking/running lane the 4.25 mile length of Valhi Blvd (including Valhi Extension) from St. Charles Ave to Savanne Rd.

Updates

Reached 250 supporters

November 26, 2012

November 25, 2012

The grind is exhausting but I see the numbers climbing toward our goal. Pushing to hit two hundred fifty signatures is the only way we force them to stop ignoring this stretch of road.

November 18, 2012

One hundred people have signed on to fix Valhi Boulevard. It has been a long road already but seeing this number confirms that I am not the only one tired of the current state of these streets.

Reached 100 supporters

November 16, 2012

November 14, 2012

The momentum is slowing down just as we approach our first hundred names. I am drained from the constant outreach but we need this small milestone to show the local council we have real momentum. Please take a second to send this link to a few neighbors who use Valhi Blvd.

6 Comments

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Philip Paulk
2 years ago Featured

The current setup is incredibly dangerous for bikers. Please create a separate lane so that bikers aren't struck by cars.

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Jason Lane
13 years ago Featured

Finally some movement on this! Its crazy how busy that road has gotten lately.

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Sarah Wilson
13 years ago Featured

PLEASE fix this. i try to run down here but the traffic is scary. it really makes no sense to have all that space and not put a path.

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Mike Cox
13 years ago Featured

I ride my bike to work on Valhi all the time and cars drive way too close. Need a real lane before someone gets hurt bad.

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David Wang
13 years ago Featured

The shoulder is a total mess with all the gravel and weeds. paved path would be way safer for everyone in houma.

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Karen Okafor
13 years ago Featured

DO IT. sick of dodging cars when im just trying to get some exercise.