Woodfin Cyclists Call for “Lenny’s Law”

The Woodfin Town Council hears emotional testimony from residents about a fatal bicycle crash on NC 251. 2mins

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Tuesday, April 21st, 2026
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2026.04.21 Woodfin Town Council Meeting
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2026.04.21 Woodfin Town Council Meeting

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In This Video
  • Maddie Barondo shared a personal story about losing a partner in a fatal bicycle collision with a dump truck on NC 251 and advocated for safety changes to prevent similar tragedies.
  • Griffin Tishner recounted witnessing a close friend's fatal bicycle crash and urged the community to better protect vulnerable road users like cyclists and pedestrians.
  • Adam Smith outlined how Lenny's Law would create designated bicycle safety zones on key cycling routes, using signage and enhanced speeding fines to better protect cyclists.
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