Some of the existing “micro mobility network” in Reno is elaborate and forces wide turns, such as in the 5th street and Arlington area, but overall seems to give safer options for cyclists, e-bikes and scooters, while slowing down cars.
Last week, the Reno City Council approved a $20 million expansion of this network, to encompass more of Virginia Street, Vine Street and Fifth Street, as well areas between Ninth Street and Holcomb Avenue.
This followed an abrupt u-turn by the Truckee Meadows Bicycle Alliance, which had long advocated and pushed for a Center Street "cycle track," happy instead now that more areas will become bike-friendly in downtown areas.
In addition to these bike lane expansions, we’ve long advocated for more public festivals in central downtown Reno when traffic is entirely closed off. We believe Reno has the population and interest to have every weekend of the year craft fair open market type events, where the whole downtown Virginia street section would be closed off to cars.
What are your own thoughts on the future of downtown Reno and how to make it more attractive to those living here?
