ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - The Tower Grove Connector is a 1.8 mile protected cycle track that will connect Tower Grove Park to the Cortex/ Brickline Greenway along Tower Grove Avenue.

In Phase 1, the cycle track will go along Tower Grove Avenue and Vandeventer Avenue between Tower Grove Park and Sarah Street. The city said this is one of the busiest bike routes in the region and these improvements will create dedicated, protected space for bicyclists of all ages and abilities, help improve access to public transit and job centers, and reduce traffic congestion.

St. Louis resident John Cowan said he runs along Tower Grove Avenue every day.

“I always just trust myself. Traffic can be pretty wild,” Cowan said.

Cowan said it’s exciting to hear the city is working on safety improvem

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