As the weather has warmed up more people are getting out and about on foot and on two wheels.
By keeping track of how many people are using “human-powered” transportation, municipalities can get grant dollars to make improvements to local infrastructure. State and federal grant dollars are available to help with bike paths, crosswalks, and signage. The Allen County Bicycle and Pedestrian Task Force is looking for volunteers to take part in their spring count.
Josh Unterbrink of the task force says, “We need that data to actually prove and justify the need that we have to keep people safe, to keep traffic from backing up, to mitigate traffic concerns we have. And really to get people moving and using their human-powered transportation whenever possible.”
To help all you have to do is donate 2 hours of your time and jot down when a bike, wheelchair, or walker crosses your path. You can sign up by calling 419-303-3387.
