NASH: "Our city needs bike lanes."

Matt, the missus and I rode our bikes to last night's council meeting. Good work again from the new columnist on the block.

NASH: Our city needs bike lanes

There are some in our local government that do not see the importance of bike lanes on our city streets. During the debate on the paving plan, it is rumored that at least one councilman stated he would vote against any plan that included bike lanes.

It is that type of short-sighted and backward logic that has gotten our city in the trouble that it is currently in. Our elected leaders refuse to support any progressive ideals. They refuse to see the big picture and always worry about what it is going to cost.

They hide behind the guise of fiscal conservatism, but they do not understand the savings and benefits that would ultimately be realized.