Vine Street Protected Bike Lane from UTC to Riverwalk

Install a protected bike lane on Vine Street from UTC's campus down to the Tennessee Riverwalk, creating a safe, direct cycling connection between the university and the riverfront. The lane would use flexible delineator posts and green-painted conflict zones at intersections. Vine Street is the most direct route from UTC to the Riverwalk, but current traffic conditions make it uncomfortable for all but the most confident cyclists. A protected lane would transform this corridor into a genuine bike commute route, connecting thousands of students to the trail network and encouraging car-free living for the campus community.