The D.C. Department of Transportation has postponed the bike lanes planned for L and M streets downtown and may kill them, sparking a petition by cyclists to keep the project on track. Terry Bellamy said during his confirmation hearing as director of the agency that the dedicated lanes were “on hold” and at the risk of cancellation.

During his confirmation as DDOT director, Bellamy surprised D.C. Councilman Tommy Wells when he said that the L and M cycle tracks were “on hold” and at risk of cancellation. Wells, D-Ward 6 and chairman of the Public Works and Transportation Committee, said he knew that the lanes had been delayed but did not expect DDOT would consider such a major cut.