TUSCALOOSA, Ala (WIAT) – Pedestrian biking lanes are coming to different areas throughout Tuscaloosa County.
Plans were approved to add these pedestrian biking lanes to portions of University Boulevard in Alberta City, Fifth street to Highway 82 in The City of Northport and portions of Main Avenue in Northport’s Historic Downtown.
“I think it will be helpful,” Alberta resident Jadarius Driver said. “Some people don’t have transportation to get anywhere.”
Residents can use the city’s bus system, walk or ride a bike as alternatives to driving a car to get around.
Zeric McDowell rides his bike to work every day. However, he says that the biggest safety concern for him when riding back and forth is reckless driving.
“[Motorists] act like they don’t see you, when they can see you clear as day,” McDowell said.
When these pedestrian bike lanes are added, it will create a clear path for motorists …