Walla Walla Bicyclists Fund Road Repairs
City cyclists step up to pay license fees, funding new asphalt paths for safe transit.
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Though there are several hundred delinquents still on the list, bicyclists of the city are showing a more generous spirit and coming forward and taking out bicycle licenses, an even 1,050 having paid their $1 up to noon today. With money coming in at this rate, Bicycle Commissioner Peck has set a force of men to work covering several stretches of path with a coating of asphalt, a goodly supply of which is on hand. The East Alder street path to Park street and one block on Park between Alder and Birch have been completed and work has commenced on the Birch street path between First and Park. With the completion of this stretch the work of covering other stretches in different parts of the city will be commenced.
“Bicyclists of the city are showing a more generous spirit and coming forward and taking out bicycle licenses.”
Walla Walla's historical debate over bike infrastructure echoes modern discussions about active transportation and user-funded public improvements.
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