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May 1, 2008

Bicycle, walking paths are quality of life, safety issue

Tuesday’s tragic bicycle accident on South Oakwood is a poignant reminder of the need for bike and walking paths in Enid.

More and more people are wanting to be physically fit and get more exercise, but for walkers and bicycle riders the options are limited.

City officials, though, are looking at bike and walking paths, and that’s a good thing. Also, Americans With Disabilities Act requirements may mandate walking paths in the future. We’re glad to see the city is looking into that already.

We think the city should consider sidewalks and paths with every road improvement. Will it be feasible to do with every street improvement? No, but at least it should be explored.

This is a quality-of-life issue that needs to carry some weight. We hear the quality-of-life refrain each time economic development is brought up, so it needs to be a consideration.

The accident that took David Lee Harrison’s life also serves as a reminder for everyone to be careful and look out for others on the road. The stretch of Oakwood where the accident happened has virtually no shoulder. It’s an area where vehicles and cyclists have to be aware of each other and make room for each other.

In our city, many streets are the same way. Vehicles and bicycles have to share the same space.

We all have to take the time to be aware of each other. We’ve got to look out for each other’s safety.

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