I can't make it to this meeting, but I'd like to suggest a compromise. When I've gone down the Capital City Trail, I've noticed that Fish Hatchery Road divides the trail rather neatly into two sections -- the section west of Fish Hatchery Road is a natural commuter trail; it takes a relatively straight path through a developed residential area, connecting two business districts. -- the eastern section, on the other hand, is clearly a recreational trail; it follows a roundabout path through the woods and prairies of the Nine Springs E-Way. This section can be used, of course, to get from one place to another, but you probably wouldn't use it for this purpose if you were in a hurry.
Since the two halves of the trail have different characteristics, why not treat them accordingly? I would suggest classifying the western half as a commuter trail, more or less like the Southwest Path. As a transportation asset, this section should be toll-free, like every other road in Dane County (and, while we're on the subject, it should be plowed in the winter). But the eastern half would be classified as a recreational trail. I would prefer to keep this part toll-free, too, but if the County needs the revenue they would be able to collect fees from users of this half of the trail. If there's a way to prevent fees on any portion of the trail, I'd support it. But the fee is a done deal, perhaps a compromise would preserve the principle that bikes should not be discriminated against as a form of transportation. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Darin Burleigh" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, November 11, 2002 5:17 PM Subject: Re: [Bikies] Capital City Trail Fee Update > At 4:59 PM -0600 11/11/02, Bike To Work Week wrote: > >A reminder that there is a meeting at the Parks Department Office > >Wed., November 13th, 5:15pm > >4318 Robertson Rd. > >East side between Milwaukee St. and Cottage Grove Rd., East of Hwy 51. > > _______________________________________________ Bikies mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.danenet.org/mailman/listinfo/bikies
