May 7, 2025

Nashville Needs More Bike Lanes. So Why Are They Disappearing?

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Nashville Needs More Bike Lanes. So Why Are They Disappearing?

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9th Avenue cycle track: Gone. East Bank Boulevard bike lanes: Unlikely. Why is bike infrastructure disappearing in Nashville? Host Marie Cecile Anderson is joined by Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission chair Katherine McDonell to learn about the current controversies and what folks need to know if they’re brave enough to bike in our city.

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