FWIW, I routinely see an electric bike on the path alongside Blackhawk Country
Club.
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From: rick <[email protected]>
To: [email protected]
Sent: Tuesday, May 7, 2013 1:48 PM
Subject: Re: [Bikies] Transportation Improvement Planning Meeting Tonight
I would agree on the Atwood issues, being a long-time user (25+years) of the
Atwood/Monona drive corridor. I'd also like to raise another issue that I've
become aware of with in the last month. Apparently there is an effort under way
to redifine qualified users of bike paths (and lanes, etc.) so that electric
bikes can be used under power. I have MANY issues with this, not the least of
which is the door it opens for gas-powered scooters (mopeds) to be used in
these venues. Does anyone have any knowledge regarding this ?
Rick Cathcart
District 11
On 5/7/2013 10:34 AM, Grant Foster wrote:
I second the need for bike facilities on Atwood here. I ride the stretch from
Walter to Lakeland daily and it is not a safe route. I see a lot of cyclists
taking to the sidewalks, creating significant conflicts with walkers, joggers
and strollers (especially on the bridges). In the winter, these walks are not
plowed in the morning and the bridges are almost neglected completely, with
significant rutted ice developing as the winter progresses.
>I'd be interested to know the traffic counts on this stretch, as car traffic
>is not congested even during peak commuting times. With the bus stops, cars
>often have to travel in the inner lanes anyway. It seems like converting the
>right-hand lanes to bus/bike lanes would be an option. Now that Monona Dr has
>bike lanes, the value of adding them to Atwood is all the more apparent.
>The other long-standing issue in this stretch is with pedestrian crossings. I
>know the parks department understands the need for improved crossings within
>the two halves of Olbrich Park, and a remedy should be considered as part of
>any redesign.
>Grant Foster
>District 15
>On May 7, 2013 8:12 AM, "India Viola" <[email protected]> wrote:
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>Council Presentation on 2014 Transportation Improvement Plan 5p May 7 Council
>Chambers Room 201 CCB
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>>Is anyone from Bikies planning on attending this
meeting?
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Unfortunately I have a conflict and won't be able to make it.
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>>Because it's in my neck of the woods, I would like to
underscore the importance of putting bike lanes onto both
sides of Atwood Avenue between S. Fair Oaks Ave and
Cottage Grove Road ASAP. The Cap City Path that goes
behind Olbrich is not an equivalent alternative. No
matter that the posted speed limit is 30mph, auto traffic
consistently goes 35-50mph on this stretch, even as an
assertive, confident cyclist who disdains riding on the
sidewalk I can't blame the folks I see riding their bikes
on the sidewalk on this stretch of Atwood.
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>>-India Viola
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