Some simple bike lanes on Southwest Boulevard near the Red Fork Depot have caused quite a stir. A stir large enough to cause Councilor Anthony Archie to call a public meeting.

2 News Oklahomas cameras were rolling inside the meeting.

It is better when we bring community together, Archie said.

2 News listened to Rich Niles thoughts.

I think [the bike lanes] are an idea for the future that Im not so sure were to that point yet, Niles said.

Niles is a West Tulsan through-and-through; he has the pulse of the neighborhood.

One complaint frequently raised: a lack of use. Neighbors say they rarely see bikers riding along the lanes.

Maybe one . per day, its just not something that people are taking advantage of, Niles said.

Councilor Archie responded to the lack-of-use sentiment.

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