As bikers, runners, general residents or visitors in Miami , we may exchange fresh news and different views in this interactive blog format. Interesting plans and good prospects are being studied by City officials in order to improve our sports experiences outdoors: A Bicycle Action Plan is currently being set in motion along with a Bicycle Master Plan that lays out the future bike ways and paths throughout the City. "Share the Road" signs and Bike Racks recognize the legal right Bikers have to utilize our streets along with cars. Some bike lanes and road improvements are in the works. City Hall has demonstrated renewed motivation and commitment, with significant efforts such as the great Bike Miami days.
However, the progress has been relatively slow, and Miami still ranks as the 3rd least Biker-Friendly City in the entire USA (Bicycling.com). The actual infrastructure is seldom present in most areas, such as dedicated Bikes Lanes, visible signs, road painting and smoother asphalt. Civil awareness and Education for all is also highly instrumental, for cyclists, car drivers, runners, skaters, pedestrians and everyone alike, in order to better co-exist. A healthier, safer and much more enjoyable quality of life in Miami is within reach.
Let's take a good look at the actual state of our City roadways, what is being done and what could be done, so that further tangible improvements occur sooner than later. There are multiple political and economic hurdles to overcome, notions such as County differences and budget limitations. We can also learn much from what other leading Cities worldwide have done and are presently doing to become more cyclist & runner friendly. We may start by observing the numerous benefits of biking and running in any City.
