Biking improvements planned this summer for Highland Park

Bicycling enthusiasts in Highland Park can look forward to trail and sidewalk improvements this summer, as the citycontinues working on its 18-year plan to improve biking and walking paths.

Eventually, Highland Park is hoping to be considered a "bicycle-friendly community," a national recognition established by the Washington-based League of American Bicyclists. Highland Park recently announced it received an "honorable mention" in its first attempt at the distinction – a sign of both progress made and the work still to do, said Highland Park senior planner Lee Smith.  Read the whole article here.