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Apr 24, 2009 11:11 am US/Central
Frisco Cyclists See Signs Of Progress On Roads
By Arezow Doost
FRISCO (CBS 11 / TXA 21) ―
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Cyclists in Frisco are finally getting what they have been praying for. More than 300 signs will be going up along some major roadways, reminding drivers to share the roads with cyclists. It's an effort to make the Frisco area safer for those on bikes.
"A lot of us are on the road and it can get a little dangerous," explained bicyclist Jeff Ellis. He was among a group who showed up to watch the signs go up. Ellis loves riding in Frisco because of all the open spaces and hills.
"It's important that we have a couple of areas where traffic will give us a little more room," said fellow cyclist Jeffrey Davis.
Crews spent hours on Thursday putting up the first batch of signs.
"I hope it builds a better understanding," said Dudley Raymond of the City of Frisco's Parks Department. "Cyclists have just as much right to be there, and I hope that they feel more safe."
"I and others in the club commute occasionally," said Joel Hoback. He commutes 17 miles on some days, from Frisco to Addison.
Hoback recently lost a friend in a cycling crash in Plano. "A lot of it is with the trucks pulling the trailers. They don't pass safely, they cut in too soon," he explained.
For any cyclist in the Frisco area, these signs are a sign of progress. The group has been working closely with the city for years to raise more awareness. They said that it's refreshing to see the city seriously considering their needs.
Now, they want drivers to do the same.
"I definitely hope they are thinking about us and allowing a little bit of space," said Ellis.
The City of Frisco paid $35,000 for the signs. The money came from the Parks and Development Fund as well as bonds.
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