Orlando Bike Coalition wants the city to reconsider removing bike lanes along Edgewater Drive

ORLANDO, Fla. — As the City of Orlando plans to transform Edgewater Drive in College Park to be more accessible, some cycling groups are not happy with the idea of removing bike lanes along the stretch of road.

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The Orlando Bike Coalition encourages cyclists to attend Tuesday’s meeting with the City of Orlando at Church on the Drive, 1914 Edgewater Drive, Orlando, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

The city plans to remove the bike lanes between Par and Lakeview streets and add wider sidewalks and on-street parking to revitalize Edgewater Drive.

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The city would also add a roundabout to slow traffic down in the area at Lakeview Street.

WFTV reported a year ago about the plans and spoke with residents who would like to see the city reconsider their plans.

Video: Orlando considers removing bike lanes from portion of Edgewater Drive in College Park A portion of the bike lanes along Edgewater Drive in College Park may disappear if proposed plans are approved. (Christy Turner, WFTV.com)

The city has another meeting planned for Spring 2024 before the final plans are expected to be completed in Fall 2024.

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City of Orlando Edgewater Drive Project Orlando Bike Coalition wants the city to reconsider removing bike lanes along Edgewater Drive. (City of Orlando)

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