The others to add to Robbie's list - though both couldn't be done until 2010 at the earliest - are: Phase 3 of the Cannonball Trail, which would be an overpass of the Beltline; and Phase 1 of the Yahara River Trail between Lake Farm Park and McFarland. A feasibility study for this project, which would include replacement of the railroad bridge, is bein done now. The county has included money for design work in the 2009 budget.
________________________________ From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Robbie Webber Sent: Monday, December 15, 2008 9:06 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [Bikies] Where are the bike projects? There are plenty of projects that have already been thought out and ARE shovel ready - at least if we have more than one year. They are in the Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP), and a few that I proposed in late October are below. I was asked to submit the name of the project, jurisdiction, approximate cost, and a short description. The 5-year TIP (2009-2013) for the entire metropolitan area can be found here: http://www.madisonareampo.org/Otheredoc_pdf/tip08.pdf On request of Brenda Konkel (among others) the Madison portion of the TIP will be brought to the Council before being sent on to the MPO as a request for funding. Keep in mind that the projects listed often will not receive funding because there is not enough federal (or local) money, but nothing can receive federal funds unless it is in the TIP. The bike-ped projects that might be part of the economic stimulus package, i.e. are ready or almost ready are: Starkweather Creek Path from Commercial Ave to Aberg Ave & Starkweather Creek Path overpass of Aberg Ave. City of Madison $2.8 million to bring the federal share up to 80%. The City of Madison got 50% of the cost from Enhancements, but may not be able to do the entire project until we get additional funding. This is part of the Starkweather Creek Path that is partially complete, and connects the Capital City Trail from downtown Madison out to the airport and NE side of the city. Cannonball - phases 1 & 2 South Beltline frontage road to SW Path. City of Madison and Fitchburg $2.3 million Links two sides of busy highway and also connects with existing busy path. Would allow access to elementary school on south side of Madison. Junction Ridge overpass City of Madison Bridge across Hwys 12 & 14 south of Old Sauk Rd $1.8 million This overpass of the West Beltline ( US Hwy 12 & 14) has been in neighborhood plans for over 10 years, but funding has never been available. This would allow a safe crossing of a major highway and link two neighborhoods, as well as a neighbo0rhood and a large retails area. Hartmeyer Path (alternate to Sherman Flyer) City of Madison Commercial Ave to Roth St $200,000 Would allow a safe connection through key area of north Madison. Right now, people ride on a patchwork of streets or directly on a major arterial with no bike lanes. This would be a stop-gap measure until a trail could be constructed. This path is a very small link that is currently a desire line across an empty lot. Ice Age Junction Path - phase 3 $1.9 million CTH PD to S High Point Rd (incl. CTH PD underpass) Link in Ice Age Trail (national scenic trail); part of major N-S route on West side Bike Station at Union South University of Wisconsin - Madison Cost? Part of a new student union. Would also be used as bike parking for a future transit hub.
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