What's Happening in London, KY…

The London Tourism and Convention Commission was focused on two wheels during its most recent meeting, on March 2.

A major discussion point was a proposal for a bike and pedestrian plan, designed to coincide with the expansion of Route 192. The plan calls for the construction of several bike paths and lanes, as well as for crossing areas for cyclists and pedestrians along busier routes, such as the Kentucky 192 bypass. The construction of sidewalks on some roads is also part of the plan.

Rodney Hendrickson, the co-director for the London-Laurel County Tourist Commission, and Chris Robinson, the director for London Tourism, believe that the new plan will boost tourism in both the city and county. The commission can use brochure printers to promote the ideas to residents and give them an idea of what to expect.

A local firm, HMV, gave the commission and the city a quote of $9,910, which was about half of what was expected, according to Hendrickson. The city of London and the tourism commission agreed to share the cost of the project, with each paying around $5,000. The bike plan is required before the city can be a certified Trail Town, which is tentatively slated to happen on May 11.

The proposal to split the cost with the city and start working on the plan was approved unanimously at the meeting.