DENTON- Early voting in Denton is coming to an end November 1st.
A member of bike Denton says that out of four bond propositions, one could help prevent a cyclist from being struck on the roadways.
Bike Denton member Eric Pruett says proposition C could provide improvements to parks and land for trails that are important to keep cyclists safe.
“Unfortunately, we’ve had people killed who were biking in this town,” Pruett said.
Pruett says that current bike lanes create an environment for cyclists where nothing feels safe.
“If you stop and think, most communities in the town, you can draw a box around by large fast food places that you wouldn’t want your kids biking along,” Pruett said.
Aside from improvements on parks and land for trails, early voters in Denton will have a chance to vote on bonds related to street repairs, police department repairs, and securities for public art.
Although turn out for local elections are historically low, Pruett says he has hope for change.
“We have an opportunity to be able to say this is an important thing that we want our children and our parents and our grand parents to feel safe going to the places that we want to take them and that takes people getting behind it and making their voice head,” Pruett said.
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