Council OKs Summit Avenue redesign with raised bikeway

• The bikeway passed on a 6-1 vote after four hours of testimony, the Pioneer Press reported. Council Member Jane Prince (Ward 7) was the lone no vote.

Details: Opponents have raised concerns about a loss of trees on the entire stretch and a loss of parking on the section east of Lexington Avenue.

• Supporters say the bikeway will be safer and more comfortable for those who don't like cycling alongside traffic (Summit currently has an on-street bike lane at the same grade as vehicles).

Yes, but: The broader, $100 million plan to overhaul the street still needs to be funded.

• It will be done in phases, and officials expect it to take as long as 10-15 years to complete.
• The bikeway will add $12 million to the project budget.