Vision Now – July 2021
Vision Now Lakeland - A Bike Friendly Community
Lakeland – A Bike Friendly Community
Host: Dr Kyle Fedler, Lakeland Vision
July’s Listen Lakeland show is all about bicycle riding in and around Lakeland. Lakeland is officially designated as a “Bike Friendly Community” and like many other cities, has experienced a boom in bicycling throughout the Coronavirus Pandemic. In this edition of Listen Lakeland, we hear from two Lakelanders who are looking to make cycling more accessible, safe, and fun for the community: Dr. Mary Crowe, President of Bicycling in Lakeland and Ted Hogan, Leader of Pedal Power Ministries. A new mountain biking league in Lakeland for kids of all riding abilities from 6th to 12th grade is introduced as another opportunity to make Lakeland an ever more “Bike Friendly Community!”
Vision Focus Areas/ Goals:
- Strong and Safe Neighborhoods
- Sustainable Lakeland
Our community will support a sustainable quality of life by conserving natural resources, preserving green spaces, providing environmental education programs, promoting alternative energy sources and developing many modes of transportation to move people and goods.
- Sustainable Lakeland
- Activities for a Diverse Community
- Parks
Lakeland will build and maintain a network of community and regional parks and trails that support a healthy lifestyle and maximize economic benefits. - Recreation
Lakeland will have recreation facilities and programs throughout all sectors of the city for residents of all ages. - Health
Lakeland will be a community promoting healthy lifestyles and prevention while providing access to quality health care for people of all ages and income levels.. - Walking and Biking
Lakeland will have a well-connected network of sidewalks, bike lanes, and trails throughout the community that integrate safely with roadways.
- Parks
