Three cheers for the Ross's.

 

This is a great example of pro-active work by local bicyclists for a good project.   Good citizen groups come up with a plan, lobby for it in a positive manner,  are polite and most important are persistent.

 

County government (and all government for that matter) all too often have to listen to angry citizens who are "against it" (whatever "it" is).  These citizens are usually abusive and almost never have any alternative ideas, they're just "against it."     Elected public officials respond much better to citizens who do their homework, come up with a plan and work together with government to create a workable solution.   Persistence also pays off. 

 

Much praise for the Ross's and to James Thompson.  They are working positively with local government to help the local cycling community achive good things for bicycles.