"Livable cities are also bikeable cities. Our community needs to ensure that more attention is given to the role of bicycles—and a major indicator would be an ongoing bike lane program—as an alternative form of transportation and a component of sustainable neighborhoods. By January 1, 2009, the MPO will hire or designate a Bicycle and Pedestrian Coordinator for the greater Memphis region. The coordinator will advance the potential of new bicycle initiatives, ensure that bicycle needs are integrated into plans and support the efforts of grassroots bicycle organizations. "

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