Goncalves introduces ordinance requiring council approval for bike lane removals - The Brown Daily Herald

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Goncalves introduces ordinance requiring council approval for bike lane removals - The Brown Daily Herald

After the City announced plans to remove the South Water Street bike lane in early April, City Councilor John Goncalves '13 MA '15 (Ward-1) introduced an ordinance that would require the City Council to authorize the removal of any bike lanes within the city. At a City Council meeting this Thursday, the City Council voted to refer the ordinance to Committee with 14 in support and one abstention."The purpose of this ordinance is to safeguard our …