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Another Bicyclist Hit on Shore Drive- Will the City Make it Safer?


Posted on Aug 28, 2011

In the past four months three Virginia Beach bicyclists have been hit by cars on Shore Drive. The most recent accident occurred near 83rd Street. While this rider only suffered a bad case of road rash, the other riders were not as fortunate.

The two previous accidents were hit and runs, the driver leaving the scene of the accident, offering no assistance. Residents of Virginia Beach and cycling enthusiasts are asking that the city do something, anything, to improve the safety of the road.

Virginia Beach to Make Shore Drive Safer

Mayor William Sessoms understands the problem and is working to remedy the dangerous situation. Plans are in the works to add a bike lane between Fort Story and First Landing State Park along Shore Drive.

"Obviously Shore Drive has been a problem that we've had several accidents there that have resulted even in death, as such it certainly is a priority for us to get a bike lane there as soon as we possibly can," said Mayor Sessoms.

Right now the project is still in its planning stages. While the Mayor is hopeful that the funds have been secured and that the construction should begin by the end of the year, there are no guarantees as to the starting date.

The injury and accident attorneys at Tavss Fletcher hope that the project begins soon and that the bike lane will end the rash of bicycle accidents along Shore Drive.        

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