Clevelander fights for Superior Bike Lane Project

Brad Hamilton
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CLEVELAND (WJW) — As Superior Avenue inches closer to receiving a makeover, Jason Kuhn finds himself daydreaming of smooth sailing while biking the popular Cleveland street.

“It makes it a perfect corridor to take people from downtown to the east side in a safe and comfortable manner,” Kuhn said.

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But before dreams turn to reality, the Communications Director of the Cleveland Bike Group, finds himself trying to sway those skeptical of the Superior Bike Lane Project.

“It’s important to remember that this a whole street renewal. There’s new landscaping and there is new pavement. There’s curb repairs, sidewalk repairs, bus stop repairs,” he said.

One of the biggest concerns facing the project is truck traffic.

Specifically, how well are bikers protected from trucks having to back into businesses for delivery on Superior Avenue?

“The main priority is to make a street that works for all people. Whether you are in a truck, on a bike, or a pedestrian,” Kuhn said.

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Overall, the two-way bicycle lane on Superior Ave. would stretch from Public Square to East 55th Street.

The expected cost is 24.5 million dollars, making it one of the most expensive reconstruction efforts in the city’s history.

Kuhn said he believes it’ll all be worth it.

“People can move to work, get to class, get to church and, really, get into where the businesses are (and do it) safely,” he said.

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