Answer Man: Still no bicyclists on Merrimon? Debris pickups still lagging in some areas? • Asheville Watchdog

Answer Man: Still no bicyclists on Merrimon? Debris pickups still lagging in some areas? • Asheville Watchdog

Today’s round of questions, my smart-aleck replies and the real answers: Question: I have yet to see a single bike rider on Merrimon Avenue. Meanwhile, the car traffic continues to get worse. When will city officials admit making a mistake and go back to two lanes each way? My answer: I’m pretty sure if I live long enough, I’ll be answering this question about once a year for the next 20 years. The last time I addressed this was in October 2023…