FREDERICKSBURG — University of Mary Washington graduate Justin Doyle wants to make his alma mater a better place for bicyclists, so the 2008 graduate came up with a bike plan for the university.
Doyle is a master’s degree candidate at Virginia Commonwealth University studying urban and regional planning.
“I wanted to give back to UMW in a way that I feel passionate about,” he said. “Bicycling is a passion of mine. Since UMW has never developed a bicycle plan, it was a great opportunity.”
More UMW may use bikes if a plan were in place, said Doyle, so he hopes staff, students and faculty will provide input that will help him out by way of an online survey. Through Feb. 17, it’s available.
He also held a focus group session Tuesday on the issue, and will use the results to make recommendations to UMW Facilities Services.
“The university has no comprehensive look at bike use and what we could do to support that,” said Joni Wilson, director of landscape and grounds. “This is a real opportunity for us. As an alumnus, he has knowledge of the [UMW] campus after being here for four years. Partnering with him is a win-win.”
The project is still in the planning phase and Doyle hopes that parts of his plan can be implemented in the future.
Tracy Bell is managing editor of the Stafford County Sun. Reach her at tbell@insidenova.com.
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