Cyclists bring lawsuit over injuries on the Burke-Gilman's "missing link"
The Burke Gilman’s "missing link" has been a consistent problem for cyclists and the City of Seattle alike.
The missing link is a stretch of road bikers are pushed onto because of a gap in the protected bike route on The Burke-Gilman Trail. This gap pushes riders into regular traffic and includes a tricky railroad crossing that can catch riders' tires and cause an accident.
Now, a group of ten riders have begun the process of bringing a lawsuit against the city for crashes caused by the “missing Link.”
Soundside caught up with Seattle Times transportation reporter David Kroman about the ongoing legal disputes over the 1.4-mile stretch, and if changes to The Burke are on the horizon.
You can read David Kroman's story on the dispute here.
Listen to the full Soundside interview by clicking "play" on the audio above.
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