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DATE: June 14, 2005 RELEASE: Immediately CONTACT: David C. Dryer, City Traffic Engineer 267-8750 CAPITOL SQUARE TRAFFIC MARKINGS TO BE MODIFIED On Wednesday, June 15th, City crews will be modifying the traffic lane markings on the streets that comprise the Capitol Square. The new parking spaces on the Square and related traffic lane markings were implemented on a trial basis to provide an opportunity for public feedback and to make sure that all of the project elements work as best as possible before final, permanent changes are made. Based on public comment and observation of lane utilization by both motor vehicle and bicycle traffic, staff have recommended that the current street width be reallocated under a new marking plan. Reallocation of the existing space will provide greater width for the multi-use lane. This lane will now be shared by bicyclists, buses and right-turning traffic. The current existing bike lane will be removed. Encouraging cyclists to use the multi-use lane will place them on a more even footing with motorized traffic on the Square. This revised cross-section actually was the initial option proposed by engineering staff, but through the initial public review process it was modified to include an exclusive marked bike lane. The new parking spaces on the Square will remain unchanged at this time. A public hearing is planned in late summer/fall to review the new parking spaces. ######### Traffic Engineering and Parking Divisions David C. Dryer, P.E. City Traffic Engineer Madison Municipal Building, Suite 100 215 Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard P.O. Box 2986 Madison, Wisconsin 53701-2986 PH 608/266-4761 TTY 608/267-9623 FAX 608/267-1158 __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com _______________________________________________ Bikies mailing list [email protected] http://www.danenet.org/mailman/listinfo/bikies
