Source: See hereMEDINA, Ohio – While city officials welcome the concept of a pedal bike coming to Medina, they want to make sure rules are in place to avoid traffic issues, especially around the square.
Last month Troy Gerspacher and Brian Hall went before council's finance committee to discuss their plans to bring a pedal bike to Medina. Hall owns pedal bike businesses in Wadsworth and Barberton and Gerspacher is considering making an investment along with Hall to purchase a 14-seat pedal bike that would be available to rent in Medina.
"I think it is a great idea, but it would be a bad idea to slow down traffic, especially during rush hour," Councilor Paul Rose said during a special legislation meeting Jan. 13.
"Safety is a priority with anything we do here," she said. "We all know there is increased traffic in our community because of all the things we offer here."
Council President John Coyne said the city encourages opportunities such as the pedal bike in the community.
"I spent many years in manufacturing management and I learned that it is best to prevent a problem before it happens," Rose said.
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